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Question: I need to literally get my butt back in shape for summer. What are some good exercises to firm up my glutes which have gotten to their maximus? Answer: The gluteus maximus is the largest single muscle on your...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on April 6, 2010
Question: When we lift weights doing squats at school the coach wants our butts almost on the ground but it kills me to do that. I just wanted your opinion, is it necessary to get that low to get results...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on April 6, 2010
Question: I need to build larger quads for next year's competition. I already do leg presses, lunges, inverted leg presses, leg extensions and a variety of exercises and use considerable weight in doing those. I do not do squats frequently...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on October 27, 2009
Question: Whenever I do squats and get heavy, I get pain in my lower back just above my rear end. What can I do to get around that pain and increase my squat weight? Answer: First I suggest you consult...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on July 14, 2009
Question: I need a way to shock my legs to get more growth. I typically do pyramid sets starting with a light weight for 12 reps and do 4 to 5 sets increasing the weight and decreasing the reps until...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on April 14, 2009
Question: I want to shape my legs more. What is a good routine for women that will tone my legs without bulking them out more? Answer: You may be the type that has an "easy" time building muscle and when...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on September 23, 2008
Question: I would like to build better legs which might stop people from telling me to look out for Colonel Sanders, because I have chicken legs. My calves are especially weak. What is a good routine for building legs? Answer:...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 1, 2008
Photo by Peter Schumacher, Times-News.Katherin Carman, 74, leg presses 760 pounds Friday at Body Unlimited under the guidance of gym owner Daryl Laws. After 1 1/2 years of training, Katherin Carman reached her goal of legpressing 750 pounds before...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 1, 2008
Question: I really want to build up my legs and I am trying everything to get them to grow. Do you suggest any particular exercises for leg growth? Answer: Legs respond to both heavy and volume training. Heavy training means...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 1, 2008
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