10 Things I Wish I Knew for Bigger, Stronger Legs

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10 things you can do IMMEDIATELY to get bigger, stronger legs.
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00:00 - Timestamps because Uncle Eugene cares about your short attention spans
00:21 - Lay Back Leg Extensions
01:10 - Unilateral Loading
02:17 - Lean Forwards Leg Curl
03:37 - Straps on Front Squats
04:28 - Train Calves First
05:24 - Heel Elevated Squats
06:20 - Explosive Jumps
07:54 - Adductors
08:44 - 3 Second Stretch
09:49 - Barbell Squats Are NOT Essential

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@jdjsakhfkwsb Год назад

For legs I mainly do bench press

@Optimal-GymRat 22 дня назад

@peterspaulding4716 17 дней назад

😂

@dg9015 12 дней назад

Huh, does it work?

@ChristopherFoote69 День назад

3x5 or 5x5 🤔

@idealiter_ Год назад

1. Lay back leg extensions 2. Use a variety of load carrying options 3. Lean forward leg curls 4. Use straps for Front Squats 5. Train calves/hamstrings first 6. Elevating heels is NOT cheating 7. Do explosive jumps before squats 8. Don't neglect your adductors 9. Do 3 second stretches 10. Squats are NOT essential

@jonothandoeser Год назад

11. I wish I knew that I was going to have to wear shorts or balloon pants for the rest of my life because my thighs were so bulky.

@danielmolina3103 Год назад

@@jonothandoeser nobody tell you that part part bro,i have like 2 extra size on pants just to not look like a sausage o jeans

@jonothandoeser Год назад

@@danielmolina3103 Lol! You got that right!

@royalecrafts6252 Год назад

11. Nordic curls

@dionysianapollomarx Год назад

10. Barbell squats specifically, other squats are better for some people

@CrazyLikeChris Год назад

Eugene is the bob ross of fitness

@muzakdeep Год назад

Nailed it!

@johnnyfox8934 Год назад

Good one!

@greveeen Год назад

That calm tone in his voice 😂

@calmyourmind5665 Год назад

Eugene watches videos of people’s muscles tearing and bones snapping, “Just happy little accidents.”

@gs2142 Год назад

More like Hybrid Calisthenics

@AwesomeCo1 Год назад

Training calves first is a game changer. Not only can you focus on them more and be less likely to skip them, but also warming up the ankle like that before squats is huge. Makes my ankles feel super smooth and makes the bottom position super easy to get into during warmups. Even if you don't like training calves, doing some solid bodyweight single leg calf raises before your squat work to get a pump is a great idea

@haru_haru_har_har8213 Год назад

agreed. I recently hit calves first and it warms up and get my legs primed for Squats and Deadlifts. Well, I only realised it after having a ruptured achilles tendon last year. hence why i've been working on calves. Never would've I have expected that it'd help a lot XDDD

@philipauken5391 Год назад

I did that yesterday, and it’s the first time I’ve been able to do a max effort ATG squat session. It’s great to come across this comment the day after, I very much agree. My quads are sore for the first time in months! Edit: I also include a deep, 15 second stretch at the end of my last set, John Meadows style. Can recommend.

@nocatchnobeat7015 Год назад

I honestly have no Idea why people skip calves, its one of my favourite exercises

@AwesomeCo1 Год назад

@@nocatchnobeat7015 plus you can superset it with just about anything if you're averse to them

@nursenaceylan3706 Год назад

@@nocatchnobeat7015 i always skip them bc i have pretty thick calves. my leg genetics is kinda good so even i dont train my calves they are getting bigger every day :/

@mattyice5331 Год назад

Training calves first has been a game changer. By no means do I have HUGE calves, but they have significantly improved by prioritizing them first. I would definitely recommend this approach if you tend to skip training them after your leg day.

@jonathanbauer9279 Год назад

dont call me out like that

@iravencrow302 Год назад

ive been skipping calves for a month now cuz i get tired of doing them last, will def try that.

@Rapscalian Год назад

@@iravencrow302 calves are really easy just do a thousand reps of calf raises and be done with them not much variety

@Stefan-od3us Год назад

I have to start doing this

@ahhhhchoo Год назад

@@Dr.MichaelMoran Thanks. RP is a great channel. How would you say that placing calves first affects your squat performance?

@ThunderbackOG Год назад

I started doing Leg Curls before squatting after seeing one of johns videos. It warms my hammies up quite well and made them a lot stronger over time.

@Bariom_dome Год назад

Me too. Though squats are the hardest move for me

@ThunderbackOG Год назад

@@Bariom_dome Squats are worth it. Stay strong King.

@Jaschka15 Год назад

and the hammies are like built int sleeves haha

@shahin738 Год назад

Sets, reps, RIR? I'm usually doing 1 set of 30 with 10+ in reserve.

@cx2900 Год назад

@@shahin738 no, do a few legit sets of leg curls before squats, I'm talking at least 2-3 sets of 10-20 reps, 1-3 rir. don't think of it as a warmup for your leg workout, think of it as an actual hamstring workout. granted, the main value of this is prioritizing hamstrings and avoiding knee pain from going straight into squats. if your hamstrings outshine your quads and your knees don't need a bunch of warmup to start squatting, there's less reason to do this

@uhsemehicieronlas3 Год назад

10 mins of 100% pure valuable information. It's a condensed sample of your other leg videos, which are well worth rewatching every now and then.

@OhLookItsDavid Год назад

Bro’s calves are insane

@monaboulsishorts Год назад

Eugene is one of the best teachers in this space. He is so patient, specific and gives incredible demonstration.

@toddflamingo 4 месяца назад

RIP Meadows

@amielterence Год назад

One of the best fitness videos I’ve seen in a while. A lot of new fitness RU-vidrs are just regurgitating each other’s information. But few have the expertise combined with experience to be making the deductions and niche adjustments you’ve mentioned here. Thanks a million

@infantraj9951 Год назад

Such a well put together video, even for experienced lifters, these are some great insights for longevity, great work Eugene!

@Wealth.is.Health Год назад

Quad extension lying back is very similar to a reverse Nordic curl. My go to quad movement when working at home. Freaking love that one to feel the quads

@JonathanDLynch Год назад

I stopped reverse Nordics because they were hurting my knees :(

@robertdipietro991 Год назад

@@JonathanDLynch sissy squats?

@JonathanDLynch Год назад

@@robertdipietro991 I just find them very awkward. I do barbell reverse lunges. After I am done with that, my quads are fried.

@jbanzi9922 Год назад

Love this! As a physio student I see lots of evidence based stuff here and really appreciate you sharing it 😊

@MohitSharma200 Год назад

Thanks man! I got new perspectives to focus on during my workout. Keep doing the good work :)

@frenchfifer4062 Год назад

Amazing video Eugene, this video taught me a lot more about how my legs work and what I should be doing. Keep it up man

@TheRaver1984 Год назад

Just tried the lean forward seated Leg Curl. Wow oh wow. What a difference. Thank you for the tips!

@thisisa.mezing4382 Год назад

Wow. I’m very new to working out seriously ( 80 pounds down ) and I just found your channel. I am so stoked to use these tips. Thank you sir.

@jo_detects_corrects Год назад

What an amazing person, video and advice. Such a calming voice and stunning word selection. Thank you!

@fabriennevanetten6426 Год назад

Always great tips! Thank you, Mr. Teo!

@NunoAlexandreMB Год назад

I've started doing lean back leg extensions (with an added band) after I saw you recommending them on an older video and really like them. People at the gym think I'm crazy but the gains are sweet

@catherinebyrom6307 Год назад

Just absolutely invaluable info every time

@ALPHAFTUCK Год назад

Just found, and sub'd your channel. I'm an old school bb'er at 51 yrs of age. I've watched tons of different "gym education" channels, and I must say! Your channel is absolutely fantastic, and filled with VERY logical information for all of us who love our gym lives. Thank you sir!!!!

@vinoi12 7 месяцев назад

How is your voice so calming, therapeutic while learning about proper workout forms

@mrsbootsworkouts Год назад

Insane power! I wonder how you avoid injuries. Thank you for sharing, super inspiring!!

@bmach420 Год назад

Very informative video. I'd add-in the importance of adding frontal plane movement- agility ladder or mini band steps- especially before the workout to activate the hip complex, medial glutes, & QL. This is also beneficial for those with patellar tendinitis.

@atachi28 Год назад

I can’t wait to try these at the gym 👍 I’ve learned so much from following you over the years

@AdrienBCaldwell Год назад

Wow. I changed my form on the seated hamstring leg curl to match the guy in the video at 3:19 and my hamstrings were on fire! I had to go a tad lighter that what I normally do but my hamstrings were really feeling it like never before. I am loving the information in your videos. Subscribed and, thank you for your content!

@hasselett Год назад

I actually realized one thing that made my legs grow. I started exercising them.

@zacharyshort384 Год назад

That's the main element missing from my 'leg day'

@Bunny11344 Год назад

And eating enough

@IAmTheWalrus6700 11 месяцев назад

Excellent information! Can't wait to put the leg curl/extension tips into practice!

@riccardoromeoo Год назад

one the best vids i've seen recently! keep up with the fantastic content eugene!

@matthewboik421 Год назад

I’ve been playing hockey for 30 years and the best thing I incorporated into my routine off the ice to improve my stride was adductor work. Very very underrated and often overlooked but extremely important.

@zacharyshort384 Год назад

...also the primary muscles Khabib used to dominate his ground and pound ^_^

@narcoman 7 месяцев назад

Is it the inner thigh??

@georgiafan6618 Год назад

TY for the front squat tip using the straps. I can’t do them with my wrists rotated. I assumed the raised heel was cheating! Great science behind it as I’m 6’ - 2” and it sucks to squat. So many good tips compounded with your intelligence and experience makes for a great channel. 👍

@naturallychilled3939 4 месяца назад

Great info! Thank you🎉❤

@topj0j0 6 месяцев назад

thanks for the condensed information teo!

@darthbombadil6774 Год назад

I just found your channel, I had a leg day today that was ok, but I always feel like I'm leaving stuff on the table, after watching this video I can't wait for my next leg day. This gave me alot of variation to incorporate. Thanks!

@jacobbutler169 Год назад

Legs can be trained more than once a week my friend

@edi6722 Год назад

@@jacobbutler169 nobody said it couldn’t?

@darthbombadil6774 Год назад

@@jacobbutler169 who said it couldnt

@migsy3302 Год назад

Eugene is a true Gentleman of the Sport. The positive impact this guy is bringing into the lifting world is incredible valuable. I'm not lifting heavy any longer because I'm getting older but I'm looking for technique and excellence. I've found it! Thank you Sir!

@GabrielCarvv Год назад

Indeed!

@charlesdechiara711 Год назад

This was an excellent episode, thank you.

@andreasahrlund-richter2289 Год назад

Great video as always Teo! The explanation on why some people benefit from raised heels was also good.

@lout9231 Год назад

Long femur short torso raised heel gang. Also been doing lean back leg extensions for a while now, it’s one of a few exercises I do where my form isn’t standard but gives a much better overall stretch and result. Have a similar approach to a cable fly which has finally helped me develop a lower chest

@kyle21843 Год назад

i do have one question about that, when getting ready to go super heavy how do you make sure you dont misstep? i feel like thats the biggest concern for me

@markstafford3227 Год назад

Loving the insights unfortunately I have major arthritis I’m loading with body weight and using huge volume sets of 50 reps and 6-8 drop sets I will adopt a lot of these movements 👍🇦🇺

@DazePhase Год назад

Very useful tips. Thank you!

@seanbramble Год назад

One of the only voices on RU-vid speaking to those of us with anatomy that doesn’t favor traditional movements like the barbell squat - love the intricacy of this content

@heriooliveira1008 4 месяца назад

And tom platz says: do only squats!

@kmkqn Год назад

Hey, Eugene great video man! I appreciate the level of effort you put into them. A little question, does post-activation potentiation also translate to other movements? like doing clapping push-ups before benching.

@codymorse2484 Год назад

Absolutely. Swings and board jumps for hip extension, overhead med ball slams for shoulder extension (lats.)

@Anomaleee Год назад

So helpful! Thank you Eugene!

@anaalvarado2745 Год назад

Thanks for sharing! Definitely will be trying these 🎉

@MiguelL-qu2eu 5 месяцев назад

No more skinny jeans my ppl

@voxpopuli6405 Год назад

I've checked out a couple of your videos In the past. I even started doing front foot elevated split squats after watching your sissy squat video. Just wanted to let you know. This is one of the most legit videos on fitness that I've ever seen. Subscribed because of this one alone.

@coacheugeneteo Год назад

Thank you! 🙏

@DrVictorLopez Год назад

Great video man! Thanks for sharing!!!

@harisfaiz3819 2 месяца назад

Amazing tips man. Some of these are absolutely gems 💪

@toczi8224 Год назад

Thank you for a new video, A lot of love from Poland! I have one question about programing my training. Can you tell what is better for muscle growth: training each body part twice or three times a week? Hope to get some feedback on this topic from you

@JuliusCaesar103 Год назад

There's no definitive answer, try each and discover which one works best for you. Smaller muscle groups can be trained more frequently since they recover more quickly.

@Mrknubbe Год назад

@@JuliusCaesar103 Mechanical tension plays a bigger role in driving muscle growth over frequency. Funnily enough generally speaking smaller muscle groups are more susceptible to damage and should not be trained as often.

@jessebahen1281 Год назад

I like to do legs in this order, ham curl first, then hack squat, and after hack squat I’ll do seated calves. It’s a game changer because calves are still pretty prioritized and I get to sit down after hitting squats hard

@Antonio_Serdar Год назад

1. Leg press 2. Romanian deadlift 3. Leg extension 4. Leg curl 5. Calf press

@whyrugae8716 Год назад

wow i do the exact same thing, i like warming up the hamstrings before squats, then ill do calves, extensions, ab/adductors, etc

@kw1213 Год назад

Keep in mind that the seated calf exercise is mostly a soleus exercise NOT gastrocnemius. You NEED to do standing calf movements to properly stimulate the gastrocnemius.

@balubalaji9956 Год назад

Thanks man.. absolutely amazing video

@max_hanma Год назад

Thankyou for these, really been struggling lately

@matthewoconnell114 2 месяца назад

Always very well researched and thought out advice.

@shahzadzaman918 10 месяцев назад

Experiment: If you come here just after watching Greg Doucette, you'll not be able to hear parts of Eugene's monologue.

@darksamurai010 Год назад

I have yet to come across a gym in my area where they have a leg extension machine that would allow the user to lean back ;__;

@bluebottledesignnz 24 дня назад

Thanks for these tips. Simple, practical and clearly explained without going into a science exam. Subscribed 👍

@smuhhin 4 месяца назад

great cheat code pointers , thanks !

@liberationpocket7950 Год назад

The toughest thing that I had to learn was that barbell squats shouldn't be used by beginners. Not only because of personal mistakes, but because the movement is so technical. I know this is a hot take but you CANNOT mess up a squat technique because if you do, you're in a world of hurt. If you want to practice squatting as a beginner, start with sissy squats first. It is so critical that you learn how to hinge without using your back

@user-gn1tv8pp5d Год назад

also when starting to practice squats i found a smith machine helped massively, even tho a lot of the gym community looks down on smith machine squats for whatever reason

@liberationpocket7950 Год назад

@@user-gn1tv8pp5d I definitely agree with that. I absolutely love doing squats in a smith machine

@DanielQRT 11 месяцев назад

but they won't get better at squatting if they don't squat, so sooner or later they do have to actually put a barbell on their back

@crazy75able 7 месяцев назад

@@DanielQRT If you are only interested in muscle building you not only don't need to ever do normal squats but it's probably preferable to not do them. You have better leg exercises like leg press, hexsquats or even smith machine squats.

@ahright9799 Год назад

absolute unit of a video, this was informational to watch, and now I can implement some of these into my workouts :)

@maxwright6053 Год назад

Seriously good tips that I haven't seen much elsewhere. I'm definitely going to incorporate a couple of these

@ParvParashar 9 месяцев назад

Phenomenal video! It’s really helpful. Enjoyed it thoroughly. 💪

@mohammadkunwar 9 месяцев назад

This was so helpful and validating! Thank you Eugene :)

@ramonbriones4487 Год назад

The last tip was something that took me FOREVER to also realize and understand. Now I LOVE working on upper legs and the hack squat has gotten me many new PRs and muscles growth.

@DAMHANE.0al 5 месяцев назад

We are definitely learning with you sir Thank you very much 🙌

@mattdrayton2668 Год назад

Thankyou Eugene! Intelligent and humble man.

@henrikrydstrom1313 Год назад

I usually watch alot of training videos and I have never come across these great tips before! Thanks.

@fierdaos Год назад

love your tips! thanks eugene ❤

@armoredcoreenjoyer Год назад

This is possibly the best video i have ever watched. This is excelent, and i am grateful for all the effort that was put into it.

@panagiotismalliaris2196 Год назад

Awesome video Uncle Eugene!!!

@dbp1926 Год назад

great video, so clear

@literallyshane4306 Год назад

awesome! thank you

@dannytaylor6861 Год назад

Thank you Eugene as even a reminder of these tips is helpful

@monstermind4286 8 месяцев назад

Great video!! Thank you brother !

@eli.jiah.meowmeow 9 месяцев назад

Good stuff. Thanks

@SquatFull 4 месяца назад

Great advice for leg training.

@mikefourbgmail 4 месяца назад

Wow great information thank you

@richard217 Год назад

just luv your knowledge...!!!!

@ThatSoto Год назад

Seeing the John Meadows clip made my heart feel good. Wonderfully explained! Thank you, sir!

@FromtheLBC 28 дней назад

Great tips

@AxeRugby Год назад

Class explanations delivery. Great video !

@skaggs1204 11 месяцев назад

This is an incredible amount of useful information. I haven’t learned so many useful tips in one videos since I started working out!

@gavsterdb Год назад

Really useful, thanks

@prof.puggle1631 Год назад

cool vid, thanks mate

@srieshagrawal2688 7 месяцев назад

Great video!

@EricB03 Год назад

the front squat strap thing is a good tip. just found your channel and started a fitness channel in Dec 2022 and been a lot of fun.

@MakWompwomp-ce1ip Год назад

Excellent points and tips thank you sir…You Rock 💪🏾🤙🏾

@syzer8676 Год назад

Excellent video Eugene, Golden tips

@efitwithnick 5 месяцев назад

This video was perfect. Thanks 🙏

@AdamNoya 4 месяца назад

This was great thank you!

@Captain.g223 8 месяцев назад

You break down the fundamentals to a tea sir, I’ll definitely be using your videos as tools for my fitness journey 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@d3Rh0rST Год назад

such a great video! thank you

@RandomThinker10 Год назад

Great tips, thank you!

@matt_p33k Год назад

Thanks so much for the advice. I cant believe that so many of these tips apply to me.

@waellol-_- 3 месяца назад

Wow I thought I knew everything about fitness Thank you for these tips They sound logical and I'm gonna try them out 😊

@ma1375 4 месяца назад

Best video i saw in a while on this.

@CarlosRivera-tc2hp Год назад

GREAT video!

@lucataddei5884 Год назад

Fantastic video, congrats❤