
Why train legs?!
The reason is this: the 100 or so leg muscles make up almost 50% of a person's total
muscle mass. When you work the quadriceps, hamstrings, calves and other leg muscles,
it has a positive effect on your upper body too.
What's more, because the best leg exercises are performed in the standing position,
they require plenty of core muscle activation to support your spine. And not only do
they work your legs, your heart and lungs get in on the action too.
That's why it's so sad to see many athletes spending a disproportionate amount of
time training their chest and arm muscles while neglecting their legs.
They could get much better results – and in less time – if they paid more attention
to their thighs and calves.
And they'd look so much better in the gym, or at the beach…
In sports, leg strength and power is important for every locomotive movement from
walking to running and sprinting to jumping. Developing leg size and strength is one
of the goals of off-season training for many sportsmen and sportswomen. You only
have to look at the thigh development of sprinters, rugby and football players to
see how important leg strength and power is.
In addition, developing the muscles on the front and rear of the thighs can also
enhance knee health and strong glutes and hamstring muscles - responsible for hip
extension - can be real back savers when lifting heavy objects from the floor.
Also its important to know what you are doing for preventing injuries and make your training beneficial.
Making plans with personal trainer will help you much!