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cube2600
04-08-2011, 09:37 PM
When i do squats my quads don't get sore, which is kind of odd because I've never worked them out before.I'm wondering if I'm doing something wrong.Here is what I'm doing squats.3 sets, 6 reps 220 LB (my legs are weak as hell), should i increase my sets and reps, any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

cog
04-08-2011, 11:24 PM
How deep?What does get sore?

FitnessModel45
04-08-2011, 11:27 PM
When i do squats my quads don't get sore, which is kind of odd because I've never worked them out before.I'm wondering if I'm doing something wrong.Here is what I'm doing squats.3 sets, 6 reps 220 LB (my legs are weak as hell), should i increase my sets and reps, any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

Do you find that your hams and glutes are sore after doing squats? If so, try limiting the range of motion. Once you break parallel on squats, the hams and glutes really take the brunt of the work.

cube2600
04-08-2011, 11:38 PM
I always break parallel, and nothing really gets sore.

JifeLacket
04-08-2011, 11:58 PM
Increase sets and weight then. Do 5x10 or 10x10

JonnyO
05-08-2011, 02:10 AM
What else are you doing for legs?

cube2600
05-08-2011, 06:27 AM
squats, leg extensions, leg curls, calf raises

Praetorian
05-08-2011, 10:21 AM
Cube you need to do more volume and more sets across the entire rep range...legs respond well to heavy weights but also need higher reps to fully develop.
Try this...

warm up empty bar 15 reps
warm up 135lbs 10 reps
warm up 185lbs 5 reps
warm up 225lbs 2 reps
1st set 275lbs 3-5 (to failure)
2nd set 225lbs 6-8 reps (to failure)
3rd set 185lbs 8-10 reps (to failure)
4th set 155lbs 12-15 reps (to failure)

Move on to Leg presses...3 sets 8-12

then leg extensions 2 sets 20

then leg curls 3 sets 8-10

then stiff flegged deads 2 sets 10

then calves


Done

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cube2600
05-08-2011, 02:00 PM
Thanks for the info, I'll give this a shot on monday

Baconbits
05-08-2011, 03:21 PM
:) If soreness is what you are seeking, try widowmakers!