Aug 27, 2008 2:11 PM GMT
When it comes around to my leg day if I were only to do lunges and squats, maybe some calf raises, would I actually need to do leg extensions and hamstring curls? Would those two exercises hit the leg muscles correctly?
Also, my bf was saying this morning that squats work totally different than lunges and that I should do them both. I always felt as if lunges worked better for me. They targeted my glutes better, and with combined leg extensions I felt that I was getting what I needed.
I'm VERY leery of squats because I have hurt my back several times doing them, even on a Smith machine. The bf says that I should just at least do my body weight, if not a little more and don't be concerned about adding more weight. Keep the reps up.
So boyz...what are your thoughts?
Also, my bf was saying this morning that squats work totally different than lunges and that I should do them both. I always felt as if lunges worked better for me. They targeted my glutes better, and with combined leg extensions I felt that I was getting what I needed.
I'm VERY leery of squats because I have hurt my back several times doing them, even on a Smith machine. The bf says that I should just at least do my body weight, if not a little more and don't be concerned about adding more weight. Keep the reps up.
So boyz...what are your thoughts?