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tofeeman · 06-04-2007, 07:00 PM

every time i back squat i never really feel muscle soreness in the quads but i always get it in the glutes and hams to the point that its a struggle to sit down or walk down the stairs is there something i can do to focus more stress on the quads..at the mo i squat 200kg x 6-8 reps to parallel or just above for 4 sets i also do leg press-and extensions etc

Mr Chef · 06-04-2007, 07:15 PM

Maybe try some extra sets of extentions as this is the only exercise that hits the quads on thier own. I tend to warm up with extentions then onto squats then back for heavy extentions.

tofeeman · 06-04-2007, 07:18 PM

maybe i should do a pre exhaust of heavy extensions first

Mr Chef · 06-04-2007, 08:21 PM

give it a go, but you'll probably have to drop your squat weight after heavy extentions.

If your doing 200kg squats can you get enough weight on the extention machine to tire your legs?

Bulldozer · 07-04-2007, 09:20 PM

Try front squats my friend!! I find they stress the quads more directly

tofeeman · 08-04-2007, 10:19 AM

thanks fellas...think i will have a bash at front squats but whenever i have tried these in the past i find them awkward,guess ill have to persevere

SportDr · 08-04-2007, 10:49 AM

Front and rear lunges will hit the quads much better, take your squats no further than parallel if you dont want to hit the glutes/hams.

SD

06-04-2007, 07:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
tofeeman Newbie Trainer Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 15	quad stress every time i back squat i never really feel muscle soreness in the quads but i always get it in the glutes and hams to the point that its a struggle to sit down or walk down the stairs is there something i can do to focus more stress on the quads..at the mo i squat 200kg x 6-8 reps to parallel or just above for 4 sets i also do leg press-and extensions etc

06-04-2007, 07:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mr Chef Gym Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 155	Re: quad stress Maybe try some extra sets of extentions as this is the only exercise that hits the quads on thier own. I tend to warm up with extentions then onto squats then back for heavy extentions.

06-04-2007, 07:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
tofeeman Newbie Trainer Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 15	Re: quad stress maybe i should do a pre exhaust of heavy extensions first

06-04-2007, 08:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mr Chef Gym Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 155	Re: quad stress give it a go, but you'll probably have to drop your squat weight after heavy extentions. If your doing 200kg squats can you get enough weight on the extention machine to tire your legs?

07-04-2007, 09:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bulldozer craving a pizza :( Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,395	Re: quad stress Try front squats my friend!! I find they stress the quads more directly __________________ If fifty million people say a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing. ~ Anatole France 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.

08-04-2007, 10:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
tofeeman Newbie Trainer Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 15	Re: quad stress thanks fellas...think i will have a bash at front squats but whenever i have tried these in the past i find them awkward,guess ill have to persevere

08-04-2007, 10:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
SportDr Getting HUGE! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: E-Sussex UK Posts: 2,623	Re: quad stress Front and rear lunges will hit the quads much better, take your squats no further than parallel if you dont want to hit the glutes/hams. SD __________________ I don't like Sports and I am not a Doctor! You expressed and challenged yourself, startled the dozing muscles and welcomed the sweet pain of gain. Boredom begets mediocrity. Enemies both, they deserve swift eradication. Let's hit the weights and build some muscle. Race ya to the bench press. Dave Draper A goal casually set and lightly taken will be freely abandoned at the first obstacle. Zig Ziglar Any advice given is for information only, always seek the advice of your medical practitioner. Use this My Protein refferer code and get a 5% DISCOUNT on your first order! MP2819

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