TriednTrue’s BodyBlog

Thought I’d throw up some of my experiences in training legs. I  consider legs as the most important body part to my physique. Recently I have been splitting my leg workouts to about twice a week and have seen by far the most results. I like to destroy my quads first at the leg extension before hitting my squats, usually do about 4 sets at 15 reps. Squats come immediately after and try to go as low as possible for a nice deep squat, this has really tightened up my glutes and quads. Same with squats I try to hit about 4-5 sets at 15 reps then pyramid down to 8. Then comes in my least favorite but most beneficial walking lunges. Stick in the 30 rep range with these and moderate weight, ( 45lb  plate in each hand). After doing about 2 sets of these you’ll be ready to go home lol. Try to stick it out and get in at least 3 or 4 sets though as these 2 extra sets has really helped my growth. Hamstring curls come next with 4 sets at a pyramid scheme of reps starting at 15 and working my way down. Last but not least comes my favorite, the calves. Lately I have been drop setting these exercises about once a week and can really feel the difference. My calves really started to pop after I invested the time into doing drop sets. Start out with the highest weight you can handle and just burn out from there. It really helps to have a training partner on this one as they can just pull off the weight as soon as you’re done with that first set of weights. From their you go until you cant even lift the weight of the machine. This one really tears up those muscle fibers so I generally hold off until the end of my workout and make sure I have nothing important to do immediately after. Hope some of this info helps keep me posted!!

Training is going great, finally seeing a whole lot more improvement in the legs. Been getting a lot of questions regarding calf workouts so figured I’d throw up some info here. As far as frequency goes I usually train them about 3 times a week at least at high intensity with relatively high reps. Hitting these at the end of my workouts is ideal and leaves you almost crawling outta the gym,lol. First start with standing calf raises at 20 reps and go no lower than 15 reps  while still keeping that weight as high as possible. Next ill switch to seated raises to really get that gastrocnemius to thicken. Staying to 4 sets for both exercises and drop setting the last set of seated raises. Give this one a shot and keep me posted with how everything works out. Good Luck!!

Finally back on track with training and switched up my routine. Still doing 3 days on and 1 day off. Split up my routine to chest/quads/calves on the first day, back/hamstring/calves the second day and bi/tri/shoulders the third day. Been trying to throw in abs about 4x out of the week but still need to concentrate on the lowers and obliques.
As far as diet goes, I’ve still been eating every 2-2.5 hours, except for when working out. This is by far the best decision I have made training wise. Ever since I started eating more frequently I have more energy and seem to be recovering a whole lot faster from my workouts.
For supplements, I’m still in love with this controlled labs stack. Currently taking the Green Mag, Purple Wraath, White Flood, Glycer Grow, and just started on the Orange Triad multi-V. Been getting numerous comments on my physique and how I am looking bigger but have actually been dropping weight (fat), which I am extremely pleased about. Especially since being on the Glycer Grow I feel a whole lot thicker and full, my pumps have been better and overall have reached a goal that I never thought possible. Just as everyone knows, diet really is the most important asset to the physique we all strive for. Without proper diet and sup I know I wouldn’t be at the size I am today.