Thanks Baz this video has helped me get stronger legs, Baz im in football and i have regular sized calves but I dont have the biggest calves but this has helped me be a better running back tho, I dont get how im fast but have smallish calves.
@2524batman - It is genetic my friend. I am not sure that you have to have big calves to be a fast runner. I have fair calves and I cannot run that fast. I know people with big calves that can run fast and I also know people with very small calves that are like lightening. Baz
@2524batman - yes it will but you will have to be patient and put in a lot of effort. Eat right as well. They are about the hardest muscle to build on the body. Baz
@vincentownt - I do not think that would be the right thing to do. If you do not like your teacher try to find things that you like about them and show them that. You might just find that they will like you a lot more too. Baz
@AVP181 - yes it certainly is important to train hamstings but more from a balanced leg look. About the knee problem well there are so many theories I would not pay too much attention to all of them. Use common sense. if you are going to train the body then train all the muscles. It would seem silly to only train part and not all of them. Baz
Also can I organise my muscles per day exercises like this or would you change them around
Monday/Friday - Chest, Bicep, Tricep
Tuesday/Saturday - Back, Traps, Legs
Wednesday - Forearm, Deltoids
Thursday - Volleyball Game
Sunday - Rest
And finally, is it bad if on Sunday, the rest day, I just go to the park and play a fun game of football or something? Or should I actually have zero activites on the day. Thanks
@Tautologically - I think that is a great way to train. Bit much on tues/sat. Maybe do legs on the Wed with the other 2. Playing on Sunday will do you no harm at all. Baz
Hey Baz could you list 6 good leg exercises I can do with a bench press set and pair of dumbbells? The really only ones I can think of are Squats, Hack Squats, Lunges, One Leg Squats, Leg Extentions. Do you know of any better? Thanks
@Tautologically - I think it is better to stick to just a few basic exercises. Like squats, one leg squats for quads. Lunges & leg curls for hamstrings. Calf raises for calves. Baz
@BazBlog - Hey I know you're probably not the right person to ask about this, but you do have the experience on your side, but the exercises you named here (squats, lunges, leg curls, calf raises), do you know what extent they would be able to increase your vertical jump? In other words, are massive legs enough to get you up higher?
@kaankoc58 - Yes it does help with gaining size in your legs. I think that there is not enough weight to make a massive change but will make a difference. As for butt you would need to do full squats. Going down low as that works the glutes. Baz
Baz ive been working out my upper body for a few months now using some of your videos for instruction, and have been getting some great results. But only worked out my legs for the first time 3 days ago, problem is my quads are very sore, even 3 days later! is this normal?
@macgiver351 - That is great you have been working out. With the legs yes that is right. I have overdone it after along break and could not walk for about 8 days. Especially calves. lol. You need to start slow with light weight and only a few sets for the first few times till you get over the initial stiffness. Then you can go for it my friend. The pain will go. Baz
@bfmvlover08 - I think just use a normal chair. I do not know if you go higher if it will make a difference. If you think most chairs are around the height of an average persons knee. If you sit your thighs are parallel to the floor. When you do the split squat you go down till your thigh is parrallel to the floor and the back foot will then be about the same height. That makes it quite a balanced exercise. Baz
thanks! I needed an exercise of this kind, I have no squat stand and the increase of weight was dangerous for my back (I had to lift the bar above my head in each set)
@LastZeroB - gee that is quite dangerous lifing up the weights to do the squats. You would be much better off doing these kind of exercises. If you have a friend then maybe they could help you with proper squats because they are very good for you but always be safe.
For the Bulgarian Split Squat, you do one leg and then do the other. Do you rest for 60s because I don't know how much time to rest for after doing both legs.
@720Wonder- yes you do one then the other with no rest between. Then have a minute rest and do the two again till you have completed the number of sets you want. Baz
@Razerman30 - I think you should do the whole exercise controlled and do them quite slow. I think you will get a lot more out of the exericse. There are lots of people with great ideas. Do what you feel works the best for you. Baz
Sir Baz, this may be a dumb question but I don't know why I cannot do the basic long jump (just a ruler far for my P.E. class) unlike my classmates who are not athletic. I am 5'6, 140 lbs male. Is it because I have belly or baby fats that I cannot jump moderate far? or my leg muscle or abs are not that strong?
@KapitanAndoy- a lot to do with long jump is technique. I am not an expert in this field but what I do know is if you train your legs to be strong you will be a lot more explosive. Cut back a bit on the amount of carbs you are eating and do extra aerobics and you will shed the tummy fat. Baz
I'm very self conscious about my legs so i don't ever wear shorts. Summer's on its way so it seems like a good time to start trying doing these exercises. I have problems with my knees but since I can be flexible with the weight it seems ideal.
@jamester1989 - If you work out with weights and as heavy as you can you will get your legs to grow. If you have knee problems go light to start with and let the knees get used to the training. If pain is there see a Dr. Always play safe. Bulgarian split squats seem to not put too much stress on the knees but give a great workout. Try them and see how you go. Baz
it's the older model bowflex XTL. it has the power bands up to 310 lbs. would you suggest using free weights instead. I'm really just wanting to get a little bit bigger muscle wise. thanks Baz!
@livestrong1976 - It will depend on what model bowflex machine you have got. There are lots of them so it is difficult to say if it will work or not. Any exercise it better then nothing but It will depend on what you want to achieve and if the the model can help. Baz
If your legs will not go down doing lunges it would sound like you are very stiff. There must be something wrong as It is a simple movement. You might want to do them with out weights and just get into the position and do a lot of stretching by trying to go lower and lower. Baz
@BazBlog Thanks for your response. I just tried one for the first time in a few weeks; my knee is about 10 inches off the ground, but it looks like it should be going lower.
I would say to get the front leg thigh level with the ground. The rear legs knee could be any thing from 4 to about 6 inches off the ground I guess. Baz
I just tried your calves exercise and it is fantastic, I'd never done them this way before. I love it, thanx a lot. Your work is very appreciated ! (sorry for my English, i'm french lol )
It will help but you really need a proper food and training program. Bench press and press ups will not really do anything for your arms. You will have to train arms on their own to get big arms. You will need to do things like curls and tricep extensions or dips to get the arms looking good. Baz
Thanks for the video, I find the Split Squat a great addition to home leg workouts. One question about it, what part of your instep or lower shin area do you place on the support?
In addition, do you think cycling an exercise bike with electronic resistance intensely for 30 min will build leg mass? I know that this breaks conventional low repitition wisdom, but you see guys cycling on the road with great calves! Don't have to pay to go to the gym too!
With the split squat I just rest the top of my foot on a stool. The other foot goes flat on the floor. I am not totally convinced that cycling will give you big calves. It will help a bit and you might have just noticed people who have been blessed with big natural calves anyway. Using the Bike though is a great way to do aerobics so I would use it often. Baz
@BazBlog Thanks for the prompt reply. Often its the bigger guys you see cycling with a back pack who have great legs, so they are probably already tugging around a fair bit of weight daily.
At home I can only really do single leg calf raises with a back pack upto ~ 35 kg, and I go far over 15 reps with this weight. I remember doing ~ 100 kg for 8 reps single leg at the gym once, although with poor form. Any tips for how I might arrange the higher rep workouts for better growth?
Yes you are right. I am friends with a really top cycling champion who had good looking quads but not very big calves. It is a problem at home and so I found you might have to do more reps but do them very slowly and try to carry as much weight as you can. I really do not know how to add more weight apart from a back pack and as heavy dumbbell as you can hold in your hand. Baz
Hi mate can I just say you are awesome.I have been watching your videos for about 2 months and I can already see a diffrence.I really like the way you explain about each body part. And man you honstly you don't look anywhere near 58.Also I was wondering I am trying to loose my belly flab for months now. I do quite alot of cardio and ab exersise but it's making no diffrence Watsoever.thanks
@shaleengulati1 What is your diet like? Nutrition is the most important factor in weight loss and muscle building. A phrase you often hear from sports nutritionist and othe rprofessions associated with sport, nutrition and exercise is that:
'Exercise is 70% Nutrition'
simply meaning, it doesn't matter how you exercise if the diet isn't in place then your gains will be limited.
Hi buddy thanks for the suggestions. At the moment i am doing 3km running and 2km on bike, every otherday. And i am not eating any fried food, take aways or anything unhealthy. If you could suggest me what sort of food i should eat.that will be great.thanks
@shaleengulati1 Have you thought about interval training? This is a fantastic way to lose the flab. It can be performed while running or on the bike. The rowing machine is alos another good cardio machine. Where are you running? Treadmill or Road? IF on the treadmill then i would suggest some road running for a new challenge. It will cause more impact and provide a harder workout. You can run much further and quicker on a tread. Don't forget to work those transverse abdominus.
@shaleengulati1 As regards to diet, again this is subjective to the individual. Baz's Nutritional video is pretty comprehensive. 6 meals a day. Get at least your 5-a-day, and remember to eat more veggies than fruit because fruit is high in sugar. Alot of people also cut carbs out towards the end of their workout plan to shed that extra bit of wait. I myself don't do this and instead eat balanced healthy meals. There is also something called carb cycling, which may be of some interest to you!
@shaleengulati1 Another good way to lose weight is using workouts that focus on using mainly compound exercises because they target more muscles. Bench Press, Deadlifts, Squats or Front squats are great for this. In addition, there are more advanced moves such as the Snatch or the Clean and Press - these moves target alot of muscles, but require experince and if done incorrectly can cause serious injury. Compound exercise workouts are pretty brutal.
@shaleengulati1 an example of a compound workout would be: Bench Press Squat Deadlift Clean and Press Military Press Bent Over Row Upright Row Pullover Dips Pullups This should give a pretty Brutal workout and you could see fantastic results. Compound workouts are excellent for combating fat due to the amount of muscles involved, wich in turn burn more calories. Just make sure you re-fuel with quality nutrition buddy.
Thank you very much for the really kind compliments. Most people have this problem and the only way you will fix that is with the food you eat. Have a look at the nutrition video and get some ideas. You might find a bit of stubborn fat but just hang in there and it will go if you are eating and training right. It has to. Baz
@shaleengulati1 also, what Cardio are you doing? Is it varied? e.g. are you doing interval, endurance or stamina. Low-intensity caridio, at 50-60% of maximum heart rate (MHR) is the fat burning zone. Mid-intensity, at 70-85% of MHR, will improve you endurance, Therefore, effective at improving CV fitness. High-intensity, at 85-90% MHR, will improve staminia and is highly effective at improving CV fitness through anaerobic means. Thus improves strength, speed and power.
@shaleengulati1 In addition, you could consider other forms of workouts such as circuit training. This will affect the muscles in a different way and developes Musculo-circulo-respiratory fitness at the same time. Therefore, it will help to build muscle while improving CV fitness in a different way to perfroming seperate or consecutive weight or cadio sessions. Circuit training allows for a great deal of felxibility and diversity in relation to the exercises perfromed.
@shaleengulati1There is also polymetric training to consider. These different types of training will allow you to develop your muscles in ways you might not be use to.
variation in training is important. The Human body is very adaptable. After 4 weeks the body will have adpated to the stress caused from training and fitness will drop(reversibility).
I am not really sure. It could be similar to cracking your knuckles. As long as it is not sore and does not hurt when you train that should be OK. Have some omega 3 tablets as they are for the joints to help lubricate them. I would have it checked with a Dr if you have any doubts. Baz
I personally do not do much stretching. That does not mean that it is not good to do. Some people swear by it. I find that I warm up by doing the same exercise I want to do but very light and with a lot of reps so I never damage a muscle. I will look into doing one however for those that like doing stretching. Baz
Thank you very much. I've started training with my brother which is really helping at the gym because when its his turn to do his set I can have a short rest period to recover, and vice versa. It also gets a little bit of brotherly competition going which gives us that extra push. I'm already a massive fan. Please keep doing what you do best- motivate people to achieve all that they can!
Hi Baz. You're the first channel and only I've subscribed to. You must be the only guy in the history of youtube nice enough to reply to every post! You have an impressive physique for man of any age, so seriously, well done for that. I'm 18 and I've got a tall frame to build muscle, I think I'm about 6"2/3ish. Part of the problem when you're tall is gaining size in the legs. I usually find training my legs in the gym boring but this looks fun and effective. I'll try it soon. Take care. Thanks!
Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment. I pride myself on answering every comment. Yes stick with the legs. You will need to eat right to get them to bulk and then of course the amount of weight you use is really important. Go as heavy as you can. Baz
baz you totally rule! the videos are absolutely super! everything is absolutely easy to understand fully plausible as you explain it.
I think most important is the enthusiasm you communicate in the videos. makes me want to get into the exercising *right now*! you're a perfect instructor.
Thanks for all this! PLEASE GO ON MAN!
wow, only 120 days for getting from 40" to 33" and a massive shape that would make 95% of 20 year old guys jealous. that totally motivates me to pump the irons
What an awesome compliemnt. Thanks very much for the great comment. I really hope you do train and get what you want. It is a wonderful feeling when you see the changes happen. Go for it my friend. Baz
Oh ok thx 4 the info baz oh ya last question do i have 2 eat vegetables to get viens popping out my arms?Also like to compliment on how good u look like at the age of 58 may u have a long live which i think u would.take care and reaply if u have the time
Vegetables are go to have 2 times a day so you are eating balanced food. They will not make the veins pop out though. That will happen when you lose body fat. That is when you will see your veins especially when you train. Never take pills to make them pop out as some people do as that is not natural and I think could be harmful. Baz
Hey BAZ I REALLY WANT TO KNOW IF I EAT RAW OATS ITS THAT GOOD?ANDIF I USE HAND GRIPS DOES IT INCREASE MY FOREARMS?WOULD APPRECIATE IF U REPLY THX!!!!!!
LOL Why would you eat raw oats? I have oats porridge but I would certainly not eat raw oats. Hand straps will not increase your forearms but help you hold very heavy weights. You might need them for dumbbell squats or especially for calf raises. Baz
Hello Baz. I subscribed to your channel last month. I think your videos are great and I love the way you explain things, you are a decent guy. I was wondering if you are going to continue making videos as your last one was posted 2 months ago. I hope so. All the best, Phil
Yes my friend I will be doing some quite soon. My wife does the camera but has had an operation and is just about over it now so yes all go soon. Thanks very much for the comment compliment and your support. Baz
Yes when you train you do a set one leg up and then immediately you do a set with the other one up. Once you have done both that will be one full set. I normally do about 5 full sets. I hope that explains it. Baz
I would go a bit lighter with more reps. You might be short of some vitamins and minerals. That is the normal cause of cramp. Have a go at having a banana about an hour before you train. That has potassium in it and is normally quite good for cramps. Baz
I am really happy with the way I am and with the training I am doing. I really do not want to build much more or get any stronger. I am really chuffed with how i look. I am 58 you know not 30 any more. Baz
one time when i was doing the calf raise, i was really tired and then i felt something hit me.( but no one was around ) and then i shook violently on the floor spazing out and i felt my tongue tangled up. i was basically out of control and couldnt breathe. i felt like i was drowning and choking but i was not eating anything. and then i was unconsious.
That sounds like you had a fit of some sort. I most definately would go and have a full on medical. I would explain every thing to the Dr and let them advise you what you should be doing. Baz
@Baz. okay then thanks so much. and thanks for replying quick. but what do you mean fit of some sort? it was so scary at that time. if i remember correctly, the paramedics came and gave me oxygen therapy. that is what my friend told me. did that happen to you before? is it because my muscles are not functioning.
A fit is when your body goes into a spasm. There could be lots of reasons. You might have a type of epilepsy. I am not a Dr so you really need to have it checked. As for me, no I am very lucky I have never had anything like that happen to me. I am sure it must have been very scary. Baz
okay. but this incident happened half a year ago or something? but i did not have it since. the paramedics that came and gave me oxygen said that it is a cause of exaustion and also muscle tense and has caused my heart to beat faster than ever. so maybe its not a fit or epilepsy right? can i message you personally please?
You can message me no problem. Did you have it checked out with a Dr? If not even though it was a long time ago I would still see the Dr that is always the safest thing to do. The paramedics are well trained but they are not Drs and that is why you need to see a professional. Your health is most important so take care of it. Baz
You can only build a muscle by putting it under stress and using resistance. You can do calf raises without weights and it will certainly help to a degree and give you a good foundation. Baz
Any strength training will make you better and more explosive. There is a difference if you are bulk building then you will slow down but more because of the extra size and weigh you have. Baz
You do not have to use weight to do calf raises. You can still do them and you will find that it will make a difference for you. I would also use a back pack as certain muscles can handle a lot of weight and you will not be doing yourself any harm putting a bit of weight for the calves. It is when you try to go full out with weight all over that is a problem. Especially when your bones are still developing. Baz
Baz i discovered your vids some days ago and seriously they are AWESOME, but i got a little problem there and i would need some help. I am 17 years old and i started training with dumbells some time ago.the problem is that i dont know what rotation i should do.E.g. should i train every day 2 teams of muscles ? or just one day of training and one day of resting? Also should i try two different exercises for a certain muscle (eg byceps) if yes why so ? Really sorry for asking too much. ty anyway
Thank you very much for the great compliment. I train 3 muscles per day and use only one basic exercise per muscle normally with a superset. I never do much more than about 5 sets per muscle and vary the reps and weights. I will send you a plan of what I do. Baz
sometimes i veel pain during the training but yesterday i traind my chest an i hadn't pain during the trainin but whe i woke op i felt pain at my chest. glen
If you are lucky enough to have a bit of stiffness the the 2nd day after training or the next day you have done well. You will know however as you get to understand your body. Baz
ive been working out for about a year and a half and im seeing improvement everywhere, except significant improvement in my chest. could there be a reason why? is it harder to burn fat on pecks?
Thank you very much for the compliment. The food you eat is really important for removing body fat. All the training in the world will not really help if you are putting in more than you are using. Have a look at the nutrition video on bazblog and see if that will help. Send me what you are doing for chest at the moment and I will see if I can help you with your training. Baz
thanks very much Baz. I watched the nutrition video and it is very helpful to me. it's what i base on what i buy at the store now. my chest routine consists of 3 exercises. i do a Decline bench press, a Incline Chest Fly and some basic push ups. any advice would be helpful, thanks again. cheers
Thank you for the compliments. I would rather do flat bench press with a superset on the last set doing flys. Do around 5 sets. Start light and then inrease the weight and drop off 2 reps with each set till you get to 6 reps which must be very heavy for you. Then go to the weight you used for the 8 reps and do 12 reps and the super set of flys (12 reps too). You should be half dead after this. Baz
I think the normal BB squat is about the best you can do if you have the equipment and you can do them safely. If you do full squats the main muscles you will train are quads and glutes. Half squats will do more of the quads. Baz
Yes you will. You need to really focus on getting the hamstring to do the work and you will notice that they will work more. Hamstrings and glutes will always do a bit though. Baz
Im working out at home, and these 3 exercises are what I use. :) but my legs are shaking while im doin those split squats, no matter how much weights i use... any tips on how i can get more balnce and control over the exercise? :)
It will stop as you get stronger. Start with doing normal squats with dumbbells for a few sets and then go on and do the split squats and you will find in a short while you will get stronger. Baz
Dear Baz , Thank you so much for your prompt info, you are the greatest, I am going to buy your cd and also, do you have a poster of yourself, that we can buy to hang up on the wall to remind us YES YOU CAN! Baz you make do with the simplest tools to get an effective workout.Happy Holidays>
Thank you so much and thanks for wanting to buy the DVD. No I do not have a poster I really do not have the courage to have that done. I guess I need to be more vain.lol. Baz
I would like to thank you for being so informative and motivating. I always feel like i am too old to look built and strong( Im only 29 LOL) but after watching you I no longer feel that way. Keep up the great work sir! So far this year I've lost 40 pounds and am down from 26% Body fat to about 16/15%. Thanks again
So i just want some bigger muscles at the lower part of my knees ( a bit lower than my knees, i think theyre called ' gastrocnemis', the excercise at 1:42 would be good? It's easy to find how to train arms and whole upper body but leg training is hard to find... so thanks!
The common term for those is calves. The exercise you are refering to at 1.42 will work the quads (thighs) hamstring (upper back of the leg) gluts (buttock) and the inner thigh. They do not work the calves hardly at all. Baz
The Bulgarian Split Squat looks very similar to the forward leg lunges with the exception that your rear leg is elevated as you press down on the forward leg... My question is this, do they both work the exact same muscle groups?? I know the lunges are for the legs but they also work the hip flexors so would the bulgarian split squat do the same?? and if so, will it do it more effectively ??
They are similar. Lunges are mainly for the hamstrings. Split squats will also work hamstring but you will really feel them in the quads and gluts. They both work the hip flexors. I personally like the split squat because you do not have to train with hundreds of lbs of weights to do your squats. You have to go quite light as they are hard to do. Like all things try them both and decide what you believe to be the best for you. Baz
Keep up the great work, Baz. Have you ever had trouble with your knees before? I'm only asking because a lot of bodybuilders who go a little heavy run into this problem.
Hey Baz, in your one reply shown below that you have posted where you explain your rep ranges that vary when you change the amount of weight you are using, is that ALL ONE set or do you do 12 reps for the first, 10 for the second etc.?
Thanks again Baz really good work out.
Papie1231 6 months ago
@Papie1231 - pleasure and good luck with your training. Baz
BazBlog 6 months ago
@BazBlog Hi Baz, If i were to do leg (quad extensions), would i be able to do the bulgarian ones aswell in the same workout or would that not work?
Dance2hardstyle 7 months ago
@Dance2hardstyle - Yes I think you could and it would work really well. Baz
BazBlog 7 months ago
Thanks Baz this video has helped me get stronger legs, Baz im in football and i have regular sized calves but I dont have the biggest calves but this has helped me be a better running back tho, I dont get how im fast but have smallish calves.
2524batman 9 months ago
@2524batman - It is genetic my friend. I am not sure that you have to have big calves to be a fast runner. I have fair calves and I cannot run that fast. I know people with big calves that can run fast and I also know people with very small calves that are like lightening. Baz
BazBlog 9 months ago
Baz what if you have small calves, will this help me develop them?
2524batman 10 months ago
@2524batman - yes it will but you will have to be patient and put in a lot of effort. Eat right as well. They are about the hardest muscle to build on the body. Baz
BazBlog 10 months ago
can u please fight my teacher?
vincentownt 10 months ago
@vincentownt - I do not think that would be the right thing to do. If you do not like your teacher try to find things that you like about them and show them that. You might just find that they will like you a lot more too. Baz
BazBlog 10 months ago
I tried this and my upper bone fell out of my knee socket and through the skin down on the floor. It hurt.
0BDK0 11 months ago
@0BDK0 - must have been really funny to see. Baz
BazBlog 11 months ago
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mardinioo 10 months ago
Thanks Baz, you always seem to help me whenever i need help!
All your video's are great and hope you keep them up!
AVP181 1 year ago 8
@AVP181 - well that is fantastic and I am pleased that I am able to help you. Baz
BazBlog 1 year ago
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Also, is it important to train hamstrings aswell as quads? because i heard if you just train quads it can really mess up your knees.
AVP181 1 year ago
@AVP181 - yes it certainly is important to train hamstings but more from a balanced leg look. About the knee problem well there are so many theories I would not pay too much attention to all of them. Use common sense. if you are going to train the body then train all the muscles. It would seem silly to only train part and not all of them. Baz
BazBlog 1 year ago
Great video mate! Will be using this exercise next legs session, keep the videos coming
Greenbodybuilding 1 year ago
@Greenbodybuilding - excellent. They work very well. Baz
BazBlog 1 year ago
Great vid really needed to know how to exercise my legs with dumbells.
kkk666ize 1 year ago
@kkk666ize - excellent I am glad it has helped you. Baz
BazBlog 1 year ago
Also can I organise my muscles per day exercises like this or would you change them around
Monday/Friday - Chest, Bicep, Tricep
Tuesday/Saturday - Back, Traps, Legs
Wednesday - Forearm, Deltoids
Thursday - Volleyball Game
Sunday - Rest
And finally, is it bad if on Sunday, the rest day, I just go to the park and play a fun game of football or something? Or should I actually have zero activites on the day. Thanks
Tautologically 1 year ago
@Tautologically - I think that is a great way to train. Bit much on tues/sat. Maybe do legs on the Wed with the other 2. Playing on Sunday will do you no harm at all. Baz
BazBlog 1 year ago
Hey Baz could you list 6 good leg exercises I can do with a bench press set and pair of dumbbells? The really only ones I can think of are Squats, Hack Squats, Lunges, One Leg Squats, Leg Extentions. Do you know of any better? Thanks
Tautologically 1 year ago
@Tautologically - I think it is better to stick to just a few basic exercises. Like squats, one leg squats for quads. Lunges & leg curls for hamstrings. Calf raises for calves. Baz
BazBlog 1 year ago
@BazBlog - Hey I know you're probably not the right person to ask about this, but you do have the experience on your side, but the exercises you named here (squats, lunges, leg curls, calf raises), do you know what extent they would be able to increase your vertical jump? In other words, are massive legs enough to get you up higher?
Tautologically 1 year ago
@Tautologically - Yes if you train your legs and they become stronger they will be more explosive so I guess you will jump higher. Baz
BazBlog 1 year ago
Does this help to get bigger legs and a bigger but or something? :)
kaankoc58 1 year ago
@kaankoc58 - Yes it does help with gaining size in your legs. I think that there is not enough weight to make a massive change but will make a difference. As for butt you would need to do full squats. Going down low as that works the glutes. Baz
BazBlog 1 year ago
Baz ive been working out my upper body for a few months now using some of your videos for instruction, and have been getting some great results. But only worked out my legs for the first time 3 days ago, problem is my quads are very sore, even 3 days later! is this normal?
macgiver351 1 year ago
@macgiver351 - That is great you have been working out. With the legs yes that is right. I have overdone it after along break and could not walk for about 8 days. Especially calves. lol. You need to start slow with light weight and only a few sets for the first few times till you get over the initial stiffness. Then you can go for it my friend. The pain will go. Baz
BazBlog 1 year ago
lol, why come to scotland!?
lordcallanahan 1 year ago
@lordcallanahan - fantastic scenery great people. Baz
BazBlog 1 year ago
how high should the chair be??? if the higher is it better results or what?
bfmvlover08 1 year ago
@bfmvlover08 - I think just use a normal chair. I do not know if you go higher if it will make a difference. If you think most chairs are around the height of an average persons knee. If you sit your thighs are parallel to the floor. When you do the split squat you go down till your thigh is parrallel to the floor and the back foot will then be about the same height. That makes it quite a balanced exercise. Baz
BazBlog 1 year ago
thanks! I needed an exercise of this kind, I have no squat stand and the increase of weight was dangerous for my back (I had to lift the bar above my head in each set)
LastZeroB 1 year ago
@LastZeroB - gee that is quite dangerous lifing up the weights to do the squats. You would be much better off doing these kind of exercises. If you have a friend then maybe they could help you with proper squats because they are very good for you but always be safe.
BazBlog 1 year ago
For the Bulgarian Split Squat, you do one leg and then do the other. Do you rest for 60s because I don't know how much time to rest for after doing both legs.
720Wonder 1 year ago
@720Wonder- yes you do one then the other with no rest between. Then have a minute rest and do the two again till you have completed the number of sets you want. Baz
BazBlog 1 year ago
Hi I'm from Bulgaria and I am glad to hear that exersies "bulgarian split squat" ,it's a great exersies.great videos my friend.good luck :)
rumenpro 1 year ago
@rumenpro - it is an awesome exercise and from what I understand it was discovered in Bulagria. So that is something to be proud of pal. Baz
BazBlog 1 year ago
The 3rd exersies.
What about the speed !?
Do i need to go up faster then down or go slower.
I do i the same with bag of weights but every body saying that i need to go up faster then going down.
Is thst correct !?
Razerman30 1 year ago
@Razerman30 - I think you should do the whole exercise controlled and do them quite slow. I think you will get a lot more out of the exericse. There are lots of people with great ideas. Do what you feel works the best for you. Baz
BazBlog 1 year ago
Thanks for the video !
I am a same home sport =)
And firsh 2 was very awsome !
Razerman30 1 year ago
@Razerman30 - thanks very much for the compliment. I hope it works for you. Baz
BazBlog 1 year ago
Sir Baz, this may be a dumb question but I don't know why I cannot do the basic long jump (just a ruler far for my P.E. class) unlike my classmates who are not athletic. I am 5'6, 140 lbs male. Is it because I have belly or baby fats that I cannot jump moderate far? or my leg muscle or abs are not that strong?
KapitanAndoy 1 year ago
@KapitanAndoy- a lot to do with long jump is technique. I am not an expert in this field but what I do know is if you train your legs to be strong you will be a lot more explosive. Cut back a bit on the amount of carbs you are eating and do extra aerobics and you will shed the tummy fat. Baz
BazBlog 1 year ago
I'm very self conscious about my legs so i don't ever wear shorts. Summer's on its way so it seems like a good time to start trying doing these exercises. I have problems with my knees but since I can be flexible with the weight it seems ideal.
Thanks Baz.
Nice tat on your shoulder btw
jamester1989 1 year ago
@jamester1989 - If you work out with weights and as heavy as you can you will get your legs to grow. If you have knee problems go light to start with and let the knees get used to the training. If pain is there see a Dr. Always play safe. Bulgarian split squats seem to not put too much stress on the knees but give a great workout. Try them and see how you go. Baz
BazBlog 1 year ago
I have been looking for a new exercise I can do on my legs when in/out of the gym, and that bulgarian squat looks awesome, thanks!
J8517381 1 year ago
@J8517381- yes it really is a great exercise and gives a brilliant workout. Baz
BazBlog 1 year ago
it's the older model bowflex XTL. it has the power bands up to 310 lbs. would you suggest using free weights instead. I'm really just wanting to get a little bit bigger muscle wise. thanks Baz!
livestrong1976 1 year ago
@livestrong1976- I would have a go at using both and see how it goes. I do prefer free weights to be honest though. Baz
BazBlog 1 year ago
Hey Baz, I was given a bowlfex not to long ago and I was wondering what you thought about this machine, will it give results?
livestrong1976 1 year ago
@livestrong1976 - It will depend on what model bowflex machine you have got. There are lots of them so it is difficult to say if it will work or not. Any exercise it better then nothing but It will depend on what you want to achieve and if the the model can help. Baz
BazBlog 1 year ago
I've never been able to do lunges for some reason. My leg doesn't want to go down as far as it should. Any suggestions?
asmzzz 1 year ago
If your legs will not go down doing lunges it would sound like you are very stiff. There must be something wrong as It is a simple movement. You might want to do them with out weights and just get into the position and do a lot of stretching by trying to go lower and lower. Baz
BazBlog 1 year ago
@BazBlog Thanks for your response. I just tried one for the first time in a few weeks; my knee is about 10 inches off the ground, but it looks like it should be going lower.
asmzzz 1 year ago
I would say to get the front leg thigh level with the ground. The rear legs knee could be any thing from 4 to about 6 inches off the ground I guess. Baz
BazBlog 1 year ago
I just tried your calves exercise and it is fantastic, I'd never done them this way before. I love it, thanx a lot. Your work is very appreciated ! (sorry for my English, i'm french lol )
doL0b 2 years ago
No problem my friend and thanks very much for the feed back. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
if i eat a lot of protein and train pushups and benkpress for atleast 5 weeks will that make my chest and arms bigger ?? thank you baz !
paulsen94 2 years ago
It will help but you really need a proper food and training program. Bench press and press ups will not really do anything for your arms. You will have to train arms on their own to get big arms. You will need to do things like curls and tricep extensions or dips to get the arms looking good. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
BAZ is the best youtube bodybuilder and the kindest he has the heart to write back to all you guys a momment of thanks to baz CHEERS
MrSkinny2buff 2 years ago
Thank you very much that is very touching. I really appreciate your great support. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
Dear Baz,
Thanks for the video, I find the Split Squat a great addition to home leg workouts. One question about it, what part of your instep or lower shin area do you place on the support?
In addition, do you think cycling an exercise bike with electronic resistance intensely for 30 min will build leg mass? I know that this breaks conventional low repitition wisdom, but you see guys cycling on the road with great calves! Don't have to pay to go to the gym too!
Kind regards and thanks.
binghlcrosby 2 years ago
With the split squat I just rest the top of my foot on a stool. The other foot goes flat on the floor. I am not totally convinced that cycling will give you big calves. It will help a bit and you might have just noticed people who have been blessed with big natural calves anyway. Using the Bike though is a great way to do aerobics so I would use it often. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
@BazBlog Thanks for the prompt reply. Often its the bigger guys you see cycling with a back pack who have great legs, so they are probably already tugging around a fair bit of weight daily.
At home I can only really do single leg calf raises with a back pack upto ~ 35 kg, and I go far over 15 reps with this weight. I remember doing ~ 100 kg for 8 reps single leg at the gym once, although with poor form. Any tips for how I might arrange the higher rep workouts for better growth?
binghlcrosby 2 years ago
Yes you are right. I am friends with a really top cycling champion who had good looking quads but not very big calves. It is a problem at home and so I found you might have to do more reps but do them very slowly and try to carry as much weight as you can. I really do not know how to add more weight apart from a back pack and as heavy dumbbell as you can hold in your hand. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
how many reps do u reccommend to do on calfs?
mikemeiis 2 years ago
I would do around 5 sets of about 12/15 reps of as heavy as I can do. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
at my school we call this lift the sing-leg squat and its a great workout.
mikemeiis 2 years ago
Yes it is a great squat. I was given the name Bulgarian split squat as I understand that is where they developed it. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
Hi mate can I just say you are awesome.I have been watching your videos for about 2 months and I can already see a diffrence.I really like the way you explain about each body part. And man you honstly you don't look anywhere near 58.Also I was wondering I am trying to loose my belly flab for months now. I do quite alot of cardio and ab exersise but it's making no diffrence Watsoever.thanks
shaleengulati1 2 years ago
@shaleengulati1 What is your diet like? Nutrition is the most important factor in weight loss and muscle building. A phrase you often hear from sports nutritionist and othe rprofessions associated with sport, nutrition and exercise is that:
'Exercise is 70% Nutrition'
simply meaning, it doesn't matter how you exercise if the diet isn't in place then your gains will be limited.
Lanko182 2 years ago
You are quite right. I think mind first then diet and finally weights in that order. Great advice. Thanks for the support. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
Hi buddy thanks for the suggestions. At the moment i am doing 3km running and 2km on bike, every otherday. And i am not eating any fried food, take aways or anything unhealthy. If you could suggest me what sort of food i should eat.that will be great.thanks
shaleengulati1 2 years ago
@shaleengulati1 Have you thought about interval training? This is a fantastic way to lose the flab. It can be performed while running or on the bike. The rowing machine is alos another good cardio machine. Where are you running? Treadmill or Road? IF on the treadmill then i would suggest some road running for a new challenge. It will cause more impact and provide a harder workout. You can run much further and quicker on a tread. Don't forget to work those transverse abdominus.
Lanko182 2 years ago
@shaleengulati1 As regards to diet, again this is subjective to the individual. Baz's Nutritional video is pretty comprehensive. 6 meals a day. Get at least your 5-a-day, and remember to eat more veggies than fruit because fruit is high in sugar. Alot of people also cut carbs out towards the end of their workout plan to shed that extra bit of wait. I myself don't do this and instead eat balanced healthy meals. There is also something called carb cycling, which may be of some interest to you!
Lanko182 2 years ago
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Lanko182 2 years ago
Awesome support. Thanks a ton. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
@shaleengulati1 Another good way to lose weight is using workouts that focus on using mainly compound exercises because they target more muscles. Bench Press, Deadlifts, Squats or Front squats are great for this. In addition, there are more advanced moves such as the Snatch or the Clean and Press - these moves target alot of muscles, but require experince and if done incorrectly can cause serious injury. Compound exercise workouts are pretty brutal.
Lanko182 2 years ago
Lanko182 2 years ago
Thank you very much for the really kind compliments. Most people have this problem and the only way you will fix that is with the food you eat. Have a look at the nutrition video and get some ideas. You might find a bit of stubborn fat but just hang in there and it will go if you are eating and training right. It has to. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
@shaleengulati1 also, what Cardio are you doing? Is it varied? e.g. are you doing interval, endurance or stamina. Low-intensity caridio, at 50-60% of maximum heart rate (MHR) is the fat burning zone. Mid-intensity, at 70-85% of MHR, will improve you endurance, Therefore, effective at improving CV fitness. High-intensity, at 85-90% MHR, will improve staminia and is highly effective at improving CV fitness through anaerobic means. Thus improves strength, speed and power.
Lanko182 2 years ago
@shaleengulati1 In addition, you could consider other forms of workouts such as circuit training. This will affect the muscles in a different way and developes Musculo-circulo-respiratory fitness at the same time. Therefore, it will help to build muscle while improving CV fitness in a different way to perfroming seperate or consecutive weight or cadio sessions. Circuit training allows for a great deal of felxibility and diversity in relation to the exercises perfromed.
Lanko182 2 years ago
@shaleengulati1There is also polymetric training to consider. These different types of training will allow you to develop your muscles in ways you might not be use to.
variation in training is important. The Human body is very adaptable. After 4 weeks the body will have adpated to the stress caused from training and fitness will drop(reversibility).
Always remeber when training the acronym SPORT.
Specificty
Progression
Overload
Reversibility
Tedium
Lanko182 2 years ago
why does my arm makes noises when i carry weights but it doesnt hurt but im scared cause it sounds like my bone is cracking
loaskokdop 2 years ago
I am not really sure. It could be similar to cracking your knuckles. As long as it is not sore and does not hurt when you train that should be OK. Have some omega 3 tablets as they are for the joints to help lubricate them. I would have it checked with a Dr if you have any doubts. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
Hey Baz, I was wondering if you could make a video on stretching, if it helps, if you do it etc..?
fallenswordguides 2 years ago
I personally do not do much stretching. That does not mean that it is not good to do. Some people swear by it. I find that I warm up by doing the same exercise I want to do but very light and with a lot of reps so I never damage a muscle. I will look into doing one however for those that like doing stretching. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
Thank you very much. I've started training with my brother which is really helping at the gym because when its his turn to do his set I can have a short rest period to recover, and vice versa. It also gets a little bit of brotherly competition going which gives us that extra push. I'm already a massive fan. Please keep doing what you do best- motivate people to achieve all that they can!
pacco3429 2 years ago
That is a great way to train. There is nothing like training with family. Thank you very much for the compliment and the encouragement. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
Hi Baz. You're the first channel and only I've subscribed to. You must be the only guy in the history of youtube nice enough to reply to every post! You have an impressive physique for man of any age, so seriously, well done for that. I'm 18 and I've got a tall frame to build muscle, I think I'm about 6"2/3ish. Part of the problem when you're tall is gaining size in the legs. I usually find training my legs in the gym boring but this looks fun and effective. I'll try it soon. Take care. Thanks!
pacco3429 2 years ago
Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment. I pride myself on answering every comment. Yes stick with the legs. You will need to eat right to get them to bulk and then of course the amount of weight you use is really important. Go as heavy as you can. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
baz you totally rule! the videos are absolutely super! everything is absolutely easy to understand fully plausible as you explain it.
I think most important is the enthusiasm you communicate in the videos. makes me want to get into the exercising *right now*! you're a perfect instructor.
Thanks for all this! PLEASE GO ON MAN!
wow, only 120 days for getting from 40" to 33" and a massive shape that would make 95% of 20 year old guys jealous. that totally motivates me to pump the irons
mne231 2 years ago
What an awesome compliemnt. Thanks very much for the great comment. I really hope you do train and get what you want. It is a wonderful feeling when you see the changes happen. Go for it my friend. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
Oh ok thx 4 the info baz oh ya last question do i have 2 eat vegetables to get viens popping out my arms?Also like to compliment on how good u look like at the age of 58 may u have a long live which i think u would.take care and reaply if u have the time
loaskokdop 2 years ago
Vegetables are go to have 2 times a day so you are eating balanced food. They will not make the veins pop out though. That will happen when you lose body fat. That is when you will see your veins especially when you train. Never take pills to make them pop out as some people do as that is not natural and I think could be harmful. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
Hey BAZ I REALLY WANT TO KNOW IF I EAT RAW OATS ITS THAT GOOD?ANDIF I USE HAND GRIPS DOES IT INCREASE MY FOREARMS?WOULD APPRECIATE IF U REPLY THX!!!!!!
loaskokdop 2 years ago
LOL Why would you eat raw oats? I have oats porridge but I would certainly not eat raw oats. Hand straps will not increase your forearms but help you hold very heavy weights. You might need them for dumbbell squats or especially for calf raises. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
Hello Baz. I subscribed to your channel last month. I think your videos are great and I love the way you explain things, you are a decent guy. I was wondering if you are going to continue making videos as your last one was posted 2 months ago. I hope so. All the best, Phil
phillymacster 2 years ago
Yes my friend I will be doing some quite soon. My wife does the camera but has had an operation and is just about over it now so yes all go soon. Thanks very much for the comment compliment and your support. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
On the bulgarian split are you supposed to switch feet or does it train both of legs just with that position
Thanks in advance
darkblazer111 2 years ago
Yes when you train you do a set one leg up and then immediately you do a set with the other one up. Once you have done both that will be one full set. I normally do about 5 full sets. I hope that explains it. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
Very good video mate. Thanks for posting.
thepartyboi2009 2 years ago
Thanks for the compliment. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
hello doc Baz ur friend Mohamed from morocco wish that u r doing great God blessed uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
trabando2000 2 years ago
Hi i am doing pretty good thanks for asking. I hope the same goes with you pal. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
Baz, I made the first exercise and I got cramp in my leg. Why? What can I do?
ar2003per 2 years ago
I would go a bit lighter with more reps. You might be short of some vitamins and minerals. That is the normal cause of cramp. Have a go at having a banana about an hour before you train. That has potassium in it and is normally quite good for cramps. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
hi basil why you dont try to do Strong lifting (SL5X5) or mark rippote Strating strength exercises ?
xshadw 2 years ago
I am really happy with the way I am and with the training I am doing. I really do not want to build much more or get any stronger. I am really chuffed with how i look. I am 58 you know not 30 any more. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
Thanks for all of your lessons :)
I sent you a message ... i hope you'll answer soon :)
Capafan1000 2 years ago
I have not seen the message and I answer every comment or message that I am sent so please send it again. Thank you for the compliment. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
baz. thanks for everything and your great vids.
one time when i was doing the calf raise, i was really tired and then i felt something hit me.( but no one was around ) and then i shook violently on the floor spazing out and i felt my tongue tangled up. i was basically out of control and couldnt breathe. i felt like i was drowning and choking but i was not eating anything. and then i was unconsious.
sexymercurialvapor 2 years ago
That sounds like you had a fit of some sort. I most definately would go and have a full on medical. I would explain every thing to the Dr and let them advise you what you should be doing. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
@Baz. okay then thanks so much. and thanks for replying quick. but what do you mean fit of some sort? it was so scary at that time. if i remember correctly, the paramedics came and gave me oxygen therapy. that is what my friend told me. did that happen to you before? is it because my muscles are not functioning.
sexymercurialvapor 2 years ago
A fit is when your body goes into a spasm. There could be lots of reasons. You might have a type of epilepsy. I am not a Dr so you really need to have it checked. As for me, no I am very lucky I have never had anything like that happen to me. I am sure it must have been very scary. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
okay. but this incident happened half a year ago or something? but i did not have it since. the paramedics that came and gave me oxygen said that it is a cause of exaustion and also muscle tense and has caused my heart to beat faster than ever. so maybe its not a fit or epilepsy right? can i message you personally please?
sexymercurialvapor 2 years ago
You can message me no problem. Did you have it checked out with a Dr? If not even though it was a long time ago I would still see the Dr that is always the safest thing to do. The paramedics are well trained but they are not Drs and that is why you need to see a professional. Your health is most important so take care of it. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
hey baz im in highschool and i don't wanna lift weights yet i wannna know abother way i can build my calves?
Junior5620 2 years ago
You can only build a muscle by putting it under stress and using resistance. You can do calf raises without weights and it will certainly help to a degree and give you a good foundation. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
@BazBlog hey baz...will this make me jump higher?
EricMichaelRemo 2 years ago
Any strength training will make you better and more explosive. There is a difference if you are bulk building then you will slow down but more because of the extra size and weigh you have. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
hey Baz im only 14 and i m in highschool but my calves are not so big yet could you tell me ohow i can build them non other than using wieghts ?
Junior5620 2 years ago
You do not have to use weight to do calf raises. You can still do them and you will find that it will make a difference for you. I would also use a back pack as certain muscles can handle a lot of weight and you will not be doing yourself any harm putting a bit of weight for the calves. It is when you try to go full out with weight all over that is a problem. Especially when your bones are still developing. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
Really thanks baz... your plan made me understand what to do exactly... thx again and continue the good work..
karretsos 2 years ago
Pleasure my friend and thanks very much for your support. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
Baz i discovered your vids some days ago and seriously they are AWESOME, but i got a little problem there and i would need some help. I am 17 years old and i started training with dumbells some time ago.the problem is that i dont know what rotation i should do.E.g. should i train every day 2 teams of muscles ? or just one day of training and one day of resting? Also should i try two different exercises for a certain muscle (eg byceps) if yes why so ? Really sorry for asking too much. ty anyway
karretsos 2 years ago
Thank you very much for the great compliment. I train 3 muscles per day and use only one basic exercise per muscle normally with a superset. I never do much more than about 5 sets per muscle and vary the reps and weights. I will send you a plan of what I do. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
when do u know when ur training well ?
sometimes i veel pain during the training but yesterday i traind my chest an i hadn't pain during the trainin but whe i woke op i felt pain at my chest. glen
ipreutei 2 years ago
If you are lucky enough to have a bit of stiffness the the 2nd day after training or the next day you have done well. You will know however as you get to understand your body. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
BAZ im very upset with you. every day i've been checking for new videos from you, but no new ones for a while from you.
please post a vid of new exercises and more about diet foods and supplements etc.. ty
arsenalmanic 2 years ago
You are right and I will be posting some quite soon. I have just been really busy with trying to earn a living doing my job. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
hows it going Baz?
ive been working out for about a year and a half and im seeing improvement everywhere, except significant improvement in my chest. could there be a reason why? is it harder to burn fat on pecks?
great work by the way :-)
PhatLewtznU 2 years ago
Thank you very much for the compliment. The food you eat is really important for removing body fat. All the training in the world will not really help if you are putting in more than you are using. Have a look at the nutrition video on bazblog and see if that will help. Send me what you are doing for chest at the moment and I will see if I can help you with your training. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
thanks very much Baz. I watched the nutrition video and it is very helpful to me. it's what i base on what i buy at the store now. my chest routine consists of 3 exercises. i do a Decline bench press, a Incline Chest Fly and some basic push ups. any advice would be helpful, thanks again. cheers
PhatLewtznU 2 years ago
Thank you for the compliments. I would rather do flat bench press with a superset on the last set doing flys. Do around 5 sets. Start light and then inrease the weight and drop off 2 reps with each set till you get to 6 reps which must be very heavy for you. Then go to the weight you used for the 8 reps and do 12 reps and the super set of flys (12 reps too). You should be half dead after this. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
very cool!
thanks very much baz i will use this training style for several weeks and look for improvement
cheers
PhatLewtznU 2 years ago
Thanks and good luck with your training. I look forward to you feed back. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
Hi Baz, is BB squates the same as leg press? coz i do them both in the same day, should i use only one exercise of them?
mganesss 2 years ago
I think the normal BB squat is about the best you can do if you have the equipment and you can do them safely. If you do full squats the main muscles you will train are quads and glutes. Half squats will do more of the quads. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
I feel it working in my glutes and quads too while doing lunges. not only in the hamstrings. :)
mamimooz 2 years ago
Yes you will. You need to really focus on getting the hamstring to do the work and you will notice that they will work more. Hamstrings and glutes will always do a bit though. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
Im working out at home, and these 3 exercises are what I use. :) but my legs are shaking while im doin those split squats, no matter how much weights i use... any tips on how i can get more balnce and control over the exercise? :)
mamimooz 2 years ago
It will stop as you get stronger. Start with doing normal squats with dumbbells for a few sets and then go on and do the split squats and you will find in a short while you will get stronger. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
Hey Baz, so the exercise on 3:24 would be ideal? Cause i see that the muscles at the back of your lower leg work hard there
Elifrak22 2 years ago
Yes that exercise is for the calves and is a good one. Calves need to be really worked hard (heavy) as they are hard to build. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
Dear Baz , Thank you so much for your prompt info, you are the greatest, I am going to buy your cd and also, do you have a poster of yourself, that we can buy to hang up on the wall to remind us YES YOU CAN! Baz you make do with the simplest tools to get an effective workout.Happy Holidays>
schiffnhauser 2 years ago
Thank you so much and thanks for wanting to buy the DVD. No I do not have a poster I really do not have the courage to have that done. I guess I need to be more vain.lol. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
Baz, I lost my butt,how do I get it back! I have a basic weight bench with a leg attachment and in the process of getting dumb bells.Please help.
schiffnhauser 2 years ago
I would do full deep squats and also those Bulgarian split squats as they work the gluts too. Baz.
BazBlog 2 years ago
Baz,
I would like to thank you for being so informative and motivating. I always feel like i am too old to look built and strong( Im only 29 LOL) but after watching you I no longer feel that way. Keep up the great work sir! So far this year I've lost 40 pounds and am down from 26% Body fat to about 16/15%. Thanks again
lexington9999 2 years ago
Wow that is quite a change you have made. Well done that is awesome. Thank you so much for the compliment I really appreciate it. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
So i just want some bigger muscles at the lower part of my knees ( a bit lower than my knees, i think theyre called ' gastrocnemis', the excercise at 1:42 would be good? It's easy to find how to train arms and whole upper body but leg training is hard to find... so thanks!
Elifrak22 2 years ago
The common term for those is calves. The exercise you are refering to at 1.42 will work the quads (thighs) hamstring (upper back of the leg) gluts (buttock) and the inner thigh. They do not work the calves hardly at all. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
Hmm xd what exercise is the best for the calves muscles then? Thanks
Elifrak22 2 years ago
Normal calf raises. There are a number of videos on bazblog that show training calves with dumbbells and with a bar. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
i reckon this guys awesome' been watching his videos for ages' actually helped me aswell
supersaints2k7 2 years ago
That is so kind of you to say. Thank you very much for the compliment. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
who holds the camera for you?
GreatestRockyFan 2 years ago
My wife. She helps me with all the stuff I do. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
Hey baz,
The Bulgarian Split Squat looks very similar to the forward leg lunges with the exception that your rear leg is elevated as you press down on the forward leg... My question is this, do they both work the exact same muscle groups?? I know the lunges are for the legs but they also work the hip flexors so would the bulgarian split squat do the same?? and if so, will it do it more effectively ??
TRUTHNTRUSTFIYAFLY 2 years ago
They are similar. Lunges are mainly for the hamstrings. Split squats will also work hamstring but you will really feel them in the quads and gluts. They both work the hip flexors. I personally like the split squat because you do not have to train with hundreds of lbs of weights to do your squats. You have to go quite light as they are hard to do. Like all things try them both and decide what you believe to be the best for you. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
Keep up the great work, Baz. Have you ever had trouble with your knees before? I'm only asking because a lot of bodybuilders who go a little heavy run into this problem.
ganyuehan 2 years ago
No not from lifting. I got great advice from a good friend and so when I go heavy I use supports for my knees. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago
Hey Baz, in your one reply shown below that you have posted where you explain your rep ranges that vary when you change the amount of weight you are using, is that ALL ONE set or do you do 12 reps for the first, 10 for the second etc.?
bennardi17 2 years ago
Yes they are each a seperate set. I normally do 5 sets. I hope that helps you. Baz
BazBlog 2 years ago