Leg Accessory Work

You can shift the focus in the split squat to target more or less posterior chain by adjusting front foot position.

Leg accessory work.

Click on the lift or exercise you want to know how to do properly. Image shown with optional attachment storage rack wb asr which is sold separately. This leads to greater muscle hypertrophy. I love finishing a day of overhead heavy squats leg press leg extensions curls with split jumps squat jumps medicine ball throw routines and other dynamic movements.

Leg and glute exercises. My accessories usually include pause squats front squats and stiff legged deadlifts. Front squat 5x5 sumo deadlift 5x5 machine plated rows 5x10 cable rows 5x10 dumbbell curls 5x10 single. This video goes over my two favorite moves for legs besides the squat and deadlift.

The more ankle flexion knee moving forward over toe the more the quadriceps will be involved. If you do it consistently you see major strides in how much power you have in your major lifts. It s eerily similar to a lunge. To perform the split squat elevate one leg behind you on a bench or box.

Other tried and true accessories that are less stressful but still effective include movements like glute ham raises and lunges. Quadriceps and hamstring training through precise motion and comfort as one of the most popular leg extension and leg curl accessories the wb lla is designed to provide precise range of motion and comfort. Above all else i would recommend adding box jumps and plyometric work to leg days. My goal is to earn my first world championship.

Check out our leg accessories selection for the very best in unique or custom handmade pieces from our shops. After finally getting an off season training cycle in i am now in meet prep for wpc world s where i will be competing raw with knee wraps in the 132 pound weight class in baton rouge la on november 7th 2016. Quick extra leg accessory work. But unlike the lunge the split squat allows you to achieve greater time under tension.

Moving your front foot out to limit ankle.