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Build Huge Legs with this Muscle Mass Exercise
Many exercises can help you build huge legs. My choice for the best muscle mass exercise, however, is 45-degree leg press (machine). ‘Squats’ was the runner-up. Although squats are a great exercise, you are much less likely to sustain injuries from a 45-degree leg press. This doesn’t mean you should never do squats. It just means you have to be 100% focused when you are doing them.
Because of the position you’re in once on the machine, 45-degree leg press could be an intimidating exercise. Make sure you know ahead of time how to put back the safety brake once you’ve completed your set. Always use weights light enough that you could easily control the movement. Also, you shouldn’t feel pressure, discomfort, or pain in the lower back. To target every part of your quads and hamstrings you’ll place your feet about shoulder-width apart, and centered between top to bottom. Your feet should be kept flat on the surface throughout the set. There should be an equal distribution of weight from the toes to the heel when pushing against the surface.
When you’re ready, bring the weight down slowly until your legs are bent at a little less than 90 degrees. Another sign that you’ve reached the lowest point is when your butt begins to lift off the seat. Push back up until your legs are almost straight but do not lock your knees. Locking your knees is dangerous and could result in injury.
This video demonstrates the right positioning and movement. The technique is similar to the one I use. Please note that this video is not meant to display individuals who have gained significant natural muscle mass. I included it to show you how to perform the exercise.
An alternative to this muscle mass exercise is barbell squats. For more about the squat exercise, see Ordinary Joe Muscle Building - a unique, time-saving, muscle building fitness resource for the ordinary jane and joe.
