7 Leg Exercises Designed for Greater Hypertrophy
7 Leg Exercises Designed for Greater Hypertrophy

Here is an unbeatable compilation of the best blood-pumping lower body movements from team elitefts.

What Really Happens When You Stop Working Out?
What Really Happens When You Stop Working Out?
People put in all the time and hard work to reach their fitness goals, but what happens to your body when you stop working all together?
WATCH: How To Do A Real Glute Ham Raise
WATCH: How To Do A Real Glute Ham Raise

If your glute ham raises aren’t increasing your squat or deadlift, chances are you’re cheating. Clint gives you a few variations to try,

Dead Stop Leg Presses
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
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
Serrano Split Squats

Matt Ladewski owner of Region Barbell Club demonstrates how to perform Serrano Split Squats

Bulgarian 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™ Leg Extension - Dumbbell Squat Superset

Elitefts™ Advisor and Mountain Dog Training and Nutrition Onwe John Meadows performs a killer superset for quads

Backward Prowler Push
Backward Prowler Push

John Meadows performing backward prowler pushes for his quad development.

Mountain Dog Training Lower Body Tri-Set
Mountain Dog Training Lower Body Tri-Set

John Meadows performs a Tri-Set for Legs with extensions, hack squats, and presses

Front Squat Extended Set
Front Squat Extended Set

John Meadows performs an extended set on the Front Squat

Leg Press Up-Down Set
Leg Press Up-Down Set

Matt Kroc performing Up & Down sets on the Leg Press

Reverse Power Squat
Reverse Power Squat

I am posting this more for the picture than anything else.

Box Squat With Bands

Box Squat With Bands: The benefits of this exercise are numerous.

Weighted Up & Overs 50lb BB

Hannah with weighted up and overs with 50lb BB.

VERY Brutal Leg Training
VERY Brutal Leg Training

Have you have ever wondered what a Mountain Dog leg training session looks like?

Chain Lunges

It’s as hardcore as it looks.

Sumo Deadlift
Sumo Deadlift

Probably not performed by actual sumo wrestlers.

Leg Extensions
Leg Extensions

Extend, my friend.

Spider Bar Squats
Spider Bar Squats

The Spider Bar combines the benefits of a cambered bar and a safety squat bar.

Rackable Cambered Bar Squats
Rackable Cambered Bar Squats

Cambered bar squats are good for the soul.

Yoke Bar Box Squats

Yoke Bar Box Squats

High Sponge Bob Yoke Squats
High Sponge Bob Yoke Squats

High Sponge Bob Yoke Squats

Lunge with Weight Vest
Lunge with Weight Vest

I was so proud to get this picture.

Lunge On Elevated Box
Lunge On Elevated Box

This is a variation of a lunge that is done with the front foot placed on an elevated box.

High Knee Step Up
High Knee Step Up

I think my mom does these in aerobics class.

Leverage Overhead Squats
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
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

Seated Box Jumps
Seated Box Jumps

To begin this plyo exercise, start seated on a box.

Braced Squats - Version 2
Braced Squats - Version 2

Maintain upright, neutral torso posture throughout the execution of squat.

Braced Squats - Version 1
Braced Squats - Version 1

Torso Stability and Coordination

Single-Legged Squat
Single-Legged Squat

This exercise is a great way to work each leg independently.

Step Ups
Step Ups

This is a great single leg exercise that will strengthen your quads, hamstrings and glutes.

Power Squat With Bands
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.

Power Squat Machine
Power Squat Machine

The Power Squat is a machine that we jacked up a bit to make it better.

Single-Legged Leg Press
Single-Legged Leg Press

This is the real reason we designed this machine.

Machine One-Legged Squat
Machine One-Legged Squat

One leg squat with machine

Scooby Leg Press
Scooby Leg Press

Find a leg press machine and push.

Handle Squats
Handle Squats

This exercise has been used for years, but many have forgotten about it.

Assisted Leg Press
Assisted Leg Press

This exercise is used for people that cannot lift the leg sled by themselves.

Pistol Squat/ Single-Legged Squat
Pistol Squat/ Single-Legged Squat

This is a true single leg squat.

Foam Roller - Quads/ Hip Flexors
Foam Roller - Quads/ Hip Flexors

To foam roll the quads and hip flexors, lie on your stomach, supporting yourself with your elbows.

Backward Belt Drag
Backward Belt Drag

Quadriceps are on fire!

Zercher Keg Lunges
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
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
Rickshaw Deadlift

The Rickshaw deadlift is very similar to a rack deadlift in that it is a limited range of motion.

Keg Zercher Squat
Keg Zercher Squat

Another great strongman exercise using the keg!

Keg Shoulder Squat
Keg Shoulder Squat

The water in the keg will be pushing you all around making your body work extra to stabilize in one spot.

Farmers Walk without Farmers
Farmers Walk without Farmers

Your plan to own your own set of farmers.

Farmers Walk
Farmers Walk

On the pick-up keep your back tight with a good arch.

Cable Zercher Squat
Cable Zercher Squat

The Zercher squat has been one of the biggest secrets of powerlifters over the years.

Cable Front Squat
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
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.

Zig Zag Walking Lunge
Zig Zag Walking Lunge

These lunges are preformed while walking.

Zercher Squats
Zercher Squats

This is a great exercise to build your deadlift and teach you to maintain proper position when squatting.

Zercher Squat with Fat Bar
Zercher Squat with Fat Bar

This is an awesome lift for the lower AND upper body.

Zercher Lunge with SS Bar
Zercher Lunge with SS Bar

While this exercise is based off a basic lunge, I suggest you give it a try.

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