Quads and hams on same day, bad idea? - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

Karl Sanders · 18-06-2006, 10:08 PM

My new routine says I should work my legs on the same day, but I have heard some say this isn't a good idea, while other say its just personal preference. Is there any physiological reason why i should seperate quad and hamstring workouts?
Thanks.

wiseguy83 · 18-06-2006, 10:18 PM

try to get the squats out the way first.but their nice to superset hammy curls with tho for a good pump.i train mine together allways havedone.quads,hams and i train calfs eod.

Karl Sanders · 19-06-2006, 12:39 AM

Thank for the advice, I always like to start with squats my legs. Like you, i also train calves last

chrisj22 · 19-06-2006, 11:40 AM

It all depends on how you want to play it. Are your hamstrings lagging behind your quads? Although my overall leg size (quads, hamstrings and calves) are probably my better bodyparts, however I train hamstrings seperately because they are not quite on part with my quads.

I find this works, but again, it's down to the individual

leeston · 19-06-2006, 12:45 PM

Not sure at what stage you are with your training mate.

Personally I would always train legs (complete) on the same day if I was bulking up. This way I can get it over and done with and it saves over excertion on the legs.

**big** · 19-06-2006, 01:16 PM

Train them together IMO.

If you're squatting properly, you'll be hitting quads AND hams hard, so it's difficult to split them.

Squat or squat variation
SLDL, GMs or GHRs
Lunges
Abs/Core
Calves

Unless you've got a specific weakness, that's about what should be in a typical lower body routine IMO.

invisiblekid · 19-06-2006, 01:32 PM

I do complete legs on one day.

Usually:
Leg Extensions
Squats
Stiff Legged Deadlifts
Legs Curls
Then finish off with Calf Raises.

At the moment I'm doing a lot of cardio so my legs usually get trained there too. Saying this I only do a quick bike warm up on leg day and the same if i train the day after to let them recover.

Captain Hero · 19-06-2006, 01:38 PM

Id do squats first to be honest mate.

IN my workouts I do hammies and quads on the same day

They both have been growing well so........

Karl Sanders · 19-06-2006, 05:31 PM

Thanks for the great advice, as a beginner my quads and hams are both at the same stage (10 stone weakling with chicken legs) so I will do them together.

**hackskii** · 19-06-2006, 11:13 PM

You can work both the same day.

**Tinytom** · 20-06-2006, 11:00 AM

I did quads and hams yesterday.

Legs are killing today, thought I tore a muscle on the leg press as I like to go super deep on the 70 degree press in my gym. Did 12 reps with 968lbs, not my strongest but the ROM was knees to my chest so it killed afterwards.

Doing calfs in a few days when I've recovered lol.

BIG-UNC · 20-06-2006, 01:06 PM

i dont really feel the benefit from squats i dont get a pump or anything just from them am i doing some thing wrong

just normal squats

if i try for about 15 then my back hurts too much

**hackskii** · 20-06-2006, 03:27 PM

I like to flex my legs at the top of the squat, kind of keep them tight before I exicute the next rep.
This gives me a better pump.

Magic Torch · 20-06-2006, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big

Train them together IMO.

If you're squatting properly, you'll be hitting quads AND hams hard, so it's difficult to split them.

Squat or squat variation
SLDL, GMs or GHRs
Lunges
Abs/Core
Calves

Unless you've got a specific weakness, that's about what should be in a typical lower body routine IMO.

Say's it all here IMO....

Is that why your called Big

**big pete** · 20-06-2006, 05:08 PM

unc, keep the tension, for a proper blow out try not locking out on them!

keep to your allocated reps, but instead of locking out just keep the tension on the quads and rep again. if that doesnt get you going then theres summat wrong with you!! lol

18-06-2006, 10:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Karl Sanders Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 44	Quads and hams on same day, bad idea? My new routine says I should work my legs on the same day, but I have heard some say this isn't a good idea, while other say its just personal preference. Is there any physiological reason why i should seperate quad and hamstring workouts? Thanks.

19-06-2006, 12:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
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big UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Beer me Posts: 5,264	Train them together IMO. If you're squatting properly, you'll be hitting quads AND hams hard, so it's difficult to split them. Squat or squat variation SLDL, GMs or GHRs Lunges Abs/Core Calves Unless you've got a specific weakness, that's about what should be in a typical lower body routine IMO. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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18-06-2006, 10:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
wiseguy83 Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 273	try to get the squats out the way first.but their nice to superset hammy curls with tho for a good pump.i train mine together allways havedone.quads,hams and i train calfs eod.

19-06-2006, 12:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
Karl Sanders Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 44	Thank for the advice, I always like to start with squats my legs. Like you, i also train calves last

19-06-2006, 01:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
invisiblekid Hitman Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,536	I do complete legs on one day. Usually: Leg Extensions Squats Stiff Legged Deadlifts Legs Curls Then finish off with Calf Raises. At the moment I'm doing a lot of cardio so my legs usually get trained there too. Saying this I only do a quick bike warm up on leg day and the same if i train the day after to let them recover.

19-06-2006, 05:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Karl Sanders Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 44	Thanks for the great advice, as a beginner my quads and hams are both at the same stage (10 stone weakling with chicken legs) so I will do them together.

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Tinytom super-hypno-moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Babylon Posts: 5,607	I did quads and hams yesterday. Legs are killing today, thought I tore a muscle on the leg press as I like to go super deep on the 70 degree press in my gym. Did 12 reps with 968lbs, not my strongest but the ROM was knees to my chest so it killed afterwards. Doing calfs in a few days when I've recovered lol. __________________ We are what we do. Excellence is therefore a habit not a skill. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - Code 'UKM 110' for an extra 5% discount To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Coming Soon To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Also mod at To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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BIG-UNC IF YOU BUILD IT.....THEY WILL COME! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: middlesbrough Posts: 1,945	i dont really feel the benefit from squats i dont get a pump or anything just from them am i doing some thing wrong just normal squats if i try for about 15 then my back hurts too much __________________ UKM's Uncle Hackskii's buddy To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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big pete UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: south midlands Posts: 3,797	unc, keep the tension, for a proper blow out try not locking out on them! keep to your allocated reps, but instead of locking out just keep the tension on the quads and rep again. if that doesnt get you going then theres summat wrong with you!! lol __________________ any questions?? feel free to email me on.... To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 'there is greatness inside all of us, how deep are you willing to dig? '