{"id":23028,"date":"2021-05-27T17:53:03","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T17:53:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=23028"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"a-leg-workout-for-mass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/a-leg-workout-for-mass\/","title":{"rendered":"A Leg Workout For Mass To Make Your Leg Day Count"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/a-leg-workout-for-mass\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/a-leg-workout-for-mass\/#The_Best_Workout_Routine_For_Increased_Leg_Mass\" >The Best Workout Routine For Increased Leg Mass<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/a-leg-workout-for-mass\/#An_Effective_Home_Leg_Workout_For_Mass\" >An Effective Home Leg Workout For Mass<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/a-leg-workout-for-mass\/#Bodyweight_Squats\" >Bodyweight Squats<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/a-leg-workout-for-mass\/#How_To_Do_Bodyweight_Squats\" >How To Do Bodyweight Squats<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/a-leg-workout-for-mass\/#Lunges\" >Lunges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/a-leg-workout-for-mass\/#Squat_Jumps\" >Squat Jumps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/a-leg-workout-for-mass\/#Leg_Workout_for_Mass_Using_Weights\" >Leg Workout for Mass Using Weights<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/a-leg-workout-for-mass\/#The_Leg_Press\" >The Leg Press<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/a-leg-workout-for-mass\/#The_Romanian_Deadlift\" >The Romanian Deadlift<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/a-leg-workout-for-mass\/#The_Barbell_Squat\" >The Barbell Squat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/a-leg-workout-for-mass\/#Tips_When_Doing_Leg_Workouts_For_Mass\" >Tips When Doing Leg Workouts For Mass<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/a-leg-workout-for-mass\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/a-leg-workout-for-mass\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/a-leg-workout-for-mass\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is little doubt that most everyone who is breaking a leg while <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-spin-class\/\">working out<\/a> wants a well-defined or toned body. That said, the problem is that many people assume that getting this physique means working on the upper body only. Unfortunately, this is not the case at all. You have to also work on your lower body, specifically your legs. It is for this reason that your instructor will schedule a leg day. You must never skip leg day if you want to build mass and get strong legs. It is on this day that you get to perform the leg workouts for mass that pave the way for you to get strong legs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=A_Leg_Workout_For_Mass_To_Make_Your_Leg_Day_Count\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=A_Leg_Workout_For_Mass_To_Make_Your_Leg_Day_Count\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people forget to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-leg-workout-for-mass\/\">train their legs<\/a>. The few that don\u2019t forget make the mistake of doing the wrong exercises. Because of this, most people end up exercising other body muscles, not the ones in the legs. It would help if you exercised the leg muscles as they are significant, especially with movement. With that in mind, we will get into a discussion about an effective leg workout for mass. Follow this workout plan to the latter for increased leg mass and strength. As a reminder, consult with your trainer before giving this regime a try. Safety is the key here.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Workout_Routine_For_Increased_Leg_Mass\"><\/span><b>The Best Workout Routine For Increased Leg Mass<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first and most fundamental rule of any effective leg workout plan for mass is to incorporate the right exercises. Such a regime must contain effective leg exercises that give your leg muscles a thorough workout. Even if they do not include weights, these exercises must target your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-intensity-leg-workouts\/\">leg muscles<\/a>, including your hamstrings, quads, thighs, and calves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second aspect that denotes the best leg workout plan is its safety. The problem with most leg regimes today is that they overlook the safety aspect. Most leg programs will ask you to go beyond your limits, further stating that no pain results in no gain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this in mind, it would help if you did not over train, and especially <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/shoulder-leg-workout\/\">using weights<\/a>. Forget what your favorite fitness guru or bodybuilder is saying about challenging yourself for increased leg mass. Always start slow and with comfortable weights. With time, you can increase your weights or workload to help with maximizing your leg muscle building capacity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bottom line is that an effective leg workout will address all these aspects to increase the leg mass building capacity. With that said, let us evaluate one effective leg workout plan for mass that incorporates all these elements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/leg-workouts-with-dumbbells\/\">Leg Workouts With Dumbbells: Shred Your Leg Muscles Through A Mix Of Dynamic Moves<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=A_Leg_Workout_For_Mass_To_Make_Your_Leg_Day_Count\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32604 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"leg workout for mass\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Effective_Home_Leg_Workout_For_Mass\"><\/span><b>An Effective Home Leg Workout For Mass<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not have to risk going to the gym in this pandemic just to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-slim-muscular-legs\/\">tone your legs<\/a>. You can always opt to perform a calisthenics leg workout plan for mass. Such a regime should contain these killer leg exercises:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bodyweight_Squats\"><\/span><b>Bodyweight Squats<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The traditional bodyweight squat has been deemed the king of all <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/leg-stretches\/\">lower body exercises<\/a>. This stems from its numerous benefits, especially in sculpting your lower body. Medicine Net acknowledges that doing bodyweight squats can help you lose leg fat and develop slimmer legs and stronger knees (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/what_are_the_benefits_of_squats\/article.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Similarly, the site reveals that these exercises can increase your leg mass, which then helps in the following ways (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/what_are_the_benefits_of_squats\/article.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhancing your athletic performance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving your mobility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving your balance to help perform daily activities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Do_Bodyweight_Squats\"><\/span><b>How To Do Bodyweight Squats<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the technique is vital because performing this squat in the wrong form increases your risk of injuries. Here is a step-by-step guide detailing how you should do a traditional bodyweight squat to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-leg-exercises\/\">build leg mass<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/calisthenics-workout-plan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand upright with your feet hip-width apart. Keep your spine and back straight throughout this movement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage your core, glutes, and leg muscles and lower your body to a sitting position. You can always go lower than this, but only to the point of comfort.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold for some seconds and then stand to return to the starting position. Clench your glutes as you stand to engage your glutes further.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Reps:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a05 to 15 (it will depend on your fitness level)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Sets:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a02 to 3<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=A_Leg_Workout_For_Mass_To_Make_Your_Leg_Day_Count\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32543 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"leg workout for mass\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-4.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-4-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-4.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lunges\"><\/span><b>Lunges<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lunges are other effective <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-deadlifts\/\">leg workouts<\/a> to do at home because they require little to no equipment. You can always do bodyweight lunges, especially if you have never done lunges before. Below are the steps to help you complete one rep of a lunge (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/calisthenics#vs-weights\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start in a standing position with your feet placed in a neutral position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place your hands on your hips and step your right foot in front. Bend the knee to a 90-degree angle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your left knee will also bend towards the floor. Make sure it does not touch the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pause for seconds before returning to the standing position. You must use the heel of your right foot to help you push back to the upright position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat three or five times on each side before switching legs. Do 2 to 3 sets.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Yanking yourself back in shape has never been so easy with our game-changing fitness app! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=A_Leg_Workout_For_Mass_To_Make_Your_Leg_Day_Count\">Start transforming your life with BetterMe<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Squat_Jumps\"><\/span><b>Squat Jumps<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squat jumps are other excellent leg exercises. As the name suggests, this exercise entails doing both a squat and a jump. It has more cardiovascular benefits than the traditional squat due to the explosive jump (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/benefits-of-squats#types\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Here is how you perform squat jumps (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/benefits-of-squats#types\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start in a standing position with your feet hip-width apart. Keep your back straight and slowly lower into a sitting position.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the bottom of the squat, push up to jump out of the squat with force. Aim at landing with your feet hip-width apart so that you immediately get into another squat. Again, make sure you land softly and gently to avoid straining your knees or getting a sprain or strain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=A_Leg_Workout_For_Mass_To_Make_Your_Leg_Day_Count\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32546 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4-5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4-5.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4-5-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4-5.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leg_Workout_for_Mass_Using_Weights\"><\/span><b>Leg Workout for Mass Using Weights<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can always add weights to your leg regime, especially if you want to upgrade from a leg workout without weights for mass. Such a leg workout for mass and strength can be very effective because the weights give your leg muscles a more challenging workout. Below are some of the best leg exercises incorporating weights to try for increased leg mass and strength:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Leg_Press\"><\/span><b>The Leg Press<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the best exercises to do using a weight machine to work your leg muscles. According to Mayo Clinic, this exercise will target your quads, hamstrings, calves, and glutes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/multimedia\/weight-training\/sls-20076904?s=7#:~:text=The%20leg%20press%20is%20an,muscles%20and%20the%20calf%20muscles.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Here is how you do it (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/multimedia\/weight-training\/sls-20076904?s=7#:~:text=The%20leg%20press%20is%20an,muscles%20and%20the%20calf%20muscles.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by adjusting the weight machine such that your legs comfortably bend to a 90-degree angle on the platform. Do not bend your knees too much, as this may overly stress your knees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place both feet on the platform and distance them at least shoulder-width apart. Grasp the handles of the machine using both hands.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start to straighten your knees slowly. Ensure that you do not arch your back or allow your knees to cave inward as you do this. Again, keep a steady and controlled pace while straightening the knees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you lift, you will feel some tension in your legs and butt.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly bend your knees to return them to the starting position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-leg-workouts\/\">Benefits Of Leg Workouts, Or Why You Shouldn\u2019t Skip Your Leg Day<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Romanian_Deadlift\"><\/span><b>The Romanian Deadlift<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Romanian deadlift is an effective strength-training exercise that helps increase leg mass and strength. According to Medicine Net, this exercise targets majority of your leg muscles. These include your quads (front part of the thigh), hamstrings (back part of the thigh), adductors, and glutes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/what_is_difference_between_romanian_deadlift_and_d\/article.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Below is a guide detailing how you perform a Romanian deadlift (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/what_is_difference_between_romanian_deadlift_and_d\/article.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly lower into a squatting position. Remember not to arch your back but instead slightly bend the knees and keep your shoulders back.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold onto the bar using both hands. Your palms should be facing down.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly lift it off the ground to your hip level.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold for some seconds, and then lower the bar to your knee level. Make sure you move your butt back as far as you can when lowering the bar.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>If you wish to cinch your waist, tone up your bat wings, blast away the muffin top \u2013 our fitness app was created to cater to all your needs! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=A_Leg_Workout_For_Mass_To_Make_Your_Leg_Day_Count\">BetterMe won\u2019t give excess weight a chance<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=A_Leg_Workout_For_Mass_To_Make_Your_Leg_Day_Count\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32541 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/9-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"leg workout for mass\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/9-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/9-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/9-3.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/9-3-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/9-3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Barbell_Squat\"><\/span><b>The Barbell Squat<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing the barbell squat exercise can also help increase your leg mass and strength. More so, it can help tone your butt or glutes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/best-exercises-butt#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Follow these steps to do a barbell squat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/best-exercises-butt#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by placing a barbell in a squat rack just beneath your shoulder height. Make sure you use comfortable loads to avoid injuring yourself.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duck under the barbell and mount in behind your shoulders and neck. Grasp it using your hands, both of which should be slightly wider than your shoulder distance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand up, which will make the bar lift off the rack.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you step back to give yourself some squatting space.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place your feet in a hip-width stance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly lower your butt towards the floor until your thighs are parallel to the ground. Remember to exhale as you squat.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press through your heels to return to the standing position. Remember to inhale as you do this.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clench your glutes when you stand.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat to complete another rep.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When done, carefully walk forward and place the barbell back on the rack. Do this slowly to avoid placing it wrongly, which can injure you upon release.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_When_Doing_Leg_Workouts_For_Mass\"><\/span><b>Tips When Doing Leg Workouts For Mass<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is some advice you can benefit from when using the suggested leg workout plan for increased mass and strength:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warm-up before doing these exercises. It will help avoid injuring yourself from the forceful movement of the tight leg muscles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always use light and comfortable weights when starting. Eventually, you can gradually increase the weight or intensity as advised by your trainer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain the correct form of the exercise to avoid injuring yourself.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have some rest days to give your body enough time to recover and repair the damaged muscles.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best leg workout for mass must include practical leg exercises and guarantee the safety of the trainee. Some of the best leg exercises you can do at home to gain leg mass include bodyweight squats, lunges, and squat jumps. If you want exercises that incorporate weights, consider doing the Romanian deadlift, leg press, and barbell squat. As always, consult with your doctor before embarking on any new exercise routine.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=A_Leg_Workout_For_Mass_To_Make_Your_Leg_Day_Count\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<p><iframe title=\"Create Happines now\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xLxjdQ4DYdg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on for decision-making. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/best-exercises-butt#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Exercises for Butt<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/calisthenics-workout-plan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progressive calisthenics workout plans for all fitness levels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/multimedia\/weight-training\/sls-20076904?s=7#:~:text=The%20leg%20press%20is%20an,muscles%20and%20the%20calf%20muscles.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slide show: Weight training exercises<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/benefits-of-squats#types\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the benefits of performing squats?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/what_are_the_benefits_of_squats\/article.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are the Benefits of Squats?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, medicinenet.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/calisthenics#vs-weights\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is calisthenics?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/what_is_difference_between_romanian_deadlift_and_d\/article.htm\">What is the difference between Romanian deadlift and deadlift?<\/a> (2021, medicinenet.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is little doubt that most everyone who is breaking a leg while working out wants a well-defined or toned body. That said, the problem is that many people assume that getting this physique means working on the upper body only. Unfortunately, this is not the case at all. You have to also work on [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":23031,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[54],"tags":[],"coauthors":[114],"class_list":["post-23028","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-leg-workouts"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>A Leg Workout For Mass To Make Your Leg Day Count - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you looking for an effective leg workout for leg mass development? Check out our expert-approved regime. 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That said, the problem is that many people assume that getting this physique means working on the upper body only. Unfortunately, this is not the case at all. You have to also work on your lower body, specifically your legs. It is for this reason that your instructor will schedule a leg day. You must never skip leg day if you want to build mass and get strong legs. It is on this day that you get to perform the leg workouts for mass that pave the way for you to get strong legs.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people forget to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-leg-workout-for-mass\/\">train their legs<\/a>. The few that don\u2019t forget make the mistake of doing the wrong exercises. Because of this, most people end up exercising other body muscles, not the ones in the legs. It would help if you exercised the leg muscles as they are significant, especially with movement. 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