7 Leg Exercises Designed for Greater Hypertrophy
Here is an unbeatable compilation of the best blood-pumping lower body movements from team elitefts.
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Dead Stop Leg Presses
Elitefts™ Advisor and Owner of Mountain Dog Training and Nutrition John Meadows performs a set of Dead Stop Leg Presses.
Tsunami Bar Squats
Elitefts™ Advisor and Owner of Mountain Dog Training and Nutrition John Meadows performs squats with the elitefts™ Tsunami Bar.
Serrano Split Squats
Matt Ladewski owner of Region Barbell Club demonstrates how to perform Serrano Split Squats
Bulgarian Split Squats
Mark Dugdale demonstrates how to perform a brutal drop set of Bulgarian Split Squats
Elitefts™ Leg Extension - Dumbbell Squat Superset
Elitefts™ Advisor and Mountain Dog Training and Nutrition Onwe John Meadows performs a killer superset for quads
Mountain Dog Training Lower Body Tri-Set
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Lunge On Elevated Box
This is a variation of a lunge that is done with the front foot placed on an elevated box.
Leverage Overhead Squats
Perform these either with one or two hands, facing the grappler base or from the side as if you were at the top of the snatch.
Leverage Front Squat
You can load these up quite heavy and this is a great way to not have to worry about balancing a barbell in front of you in an awkward
Braced Squats - Version 2
Maintain upright, neutral torso posture throughout the execution of squat.
Step Ups
This is a great single leg exercise that will strengthen your quads, hamstrings and glutes.
Power Squat With Bands
This exercise was recently done by Dave for higher reps (15 reps) and done as a lactic acid tolerance workout, which is code in Dave’s world for getting a big pump.
Foam Roller - Quads/ Hip Flexors
To foam roll the quads and hip flexors, lie on your stomach, supporting yourself with your elbows.
Zercher Keg Lunges
Take a zercher hold on your keg and keep the keg right under the chin, upper body stays upright
Sandbag Front Squat
This is an excellent movement for the legs AND upper body. The weight sits on your hands as if you were about to perform a military press with palms up.
Rickshaw Deadlift
The Rickshaw deadlift is very similar to a rack deadlift in that it is a limited range of motion.
Keg Shoulder Squat
The water in the keg will be pushing you all around making your body work extra to stabilize in one spot.
Cable Zercher Squat
The Zercher squat has been one of the biggest secrets of powerlifters over the years.
Cable Front Squat
This is one of the movements that to be honest with you we just said “what the hell try this” and did it.
Belt Squats
This exercise is designed to work the glutes, quads, and hamstrings while keeping the stress off the lower back.
Belt Squat - DD Handle Squat
This movement is great for so many reason I am not sure where to begin.
Zercher Squats
This is a great exercise to build your deadlift and teach you to maintain proper position when squatting.
Zercher Lunge with SS Bar
While this exercise is based off a basic lunge, I suggest you give it a try.