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Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The 3-Lift Leg Day 6x Mr. Olympia Chris Bumstead Swears by for Unbreakable Strength
If there's one thing we know for sure, it's that six-time Mr. Olympia Chris Bumstead has massive legs. Well, he really has massive everything, but he's especially known for his ridiculously developed quads—thanks, in part, to intense training inspired by legendary lifters like Tom Platz. If you've ever paid attention to Bumstead's workouts, you've probably noticed he doesn't waste time with the wild, overcomplicated exercises fitness influencers claim will blow up your legs in two weeks. Instead, he sticks to what works: heavy lifting, tons of volume, and classic compound movements that build overall muscle. And even though he's currently taking a break from the Olympia stage, he's still grinding just as hard in the gym. In a recent video, he broke down the three key moves he adds to leg day to keep his lower half big, balanced, and brutally strong. Step onto a platform that has a belt attachment. Securely fasten the belt around your hips, attaching it to the loading pin beneath you. Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointed slightly outward. Engage your core, keep your chest up, and push your hips back as you lower into a squat. Descend until your thighs are parallel to the floor (or slightly below, if mobility allows), making sure your knees track over your toes. Drive through your heels to return to standing, keeping tension in your legs the whole time. That's 1 rep. Position the safety squat bar on your upper back and shoulders, allowing the padded arms to rest comfortably across your traps. Unrack the bar and take a controlled step back from the rack, standing tall with your feet hip-width apart. Step forward with one leg, bending both knees to lower your back knee toward the ground. Aim for a 90-degree angle in both knees, keeping your front knee in line with your ankle. Keep your torso upright throughout, engaging your core to avoid leaning forward. Push through your front heel to rise and return your stepping leg to the starting position. That's 1 rep. Alternate legs with each step. You can do forward lunges or reverse lunges. Start by adjusting the glute hamstring machine so your thighs rest on the pad and your knees are just off the edge. Anchor your feet securely against the footplate. Hold a weight plate close to your chest with both hands. Begin in a kneeling position with your torso upright and glutes engaged. Extend at the knees, keeping your core tight and back flat while lowering yourself. Once your torso is near-parallel to the floor (or just before you lose control), contract your hamstrings and glutes to pull yourself back up to the starting position. That's 1 rep. The 3-Lift Leg Day 6x Mr. Olympia Chris Bumstead Swears by for Unbreakable Strength first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 10, 2025
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Trainer Reveals the 5 Exercises Every Man Should Do to Build Massive Legs
Every guy dreams of big arms, broad shoulders, and a chest that commands attention. Yet to build a truly impressive, balanced physique, strong legs are just as essential. But with so many exercises out there, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. That's where Bobby Maximus comes in. The renowned fitness authority, former UFC fighter, BJJ world champion, and founder of The Maximus Gym and Project Maximus just shared the only five dumbbell leg exercises you really need. These moves will help you build serious lower-body strength and boost your overall muscle mass. "If you want to have big legs, you've got to do volume," Maximus says. "I've been telling you guys this from the start, there's no hacks, there's no shortcuts, there's no three easy payments of $9.99. Now, this workout means you're going to be sore for days, but if you want to grow your legs, you're going to have to be sore. I promise you by week three, you will be in the groove of this."Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes slightly turned out. Extend your arms in front of you for balance. Bend your hips and knees to lower your body like you're sitting in a chair. Keep your chest up and knees in line with your toes. Lower until your hips are below your knees, if possible. Push through your heels to stand back up. That's 1 rep. Perform 3 sets of 20 reps. Stand with the dumbbells in your hands and step back with your right foot, to start. Lower your body until your front thigh is parallel to the floor and your rear knee nearly touches the floor. Keep your torso upright. Step forward to return to the starting position. Complete all reps on one leg, then switch legs. That's 1 set. Perform 3 sets of 20 reps. In a squat rack, step under the barbell and place it high on your trapezius muscle across the top of your shoulders, to start. Place your hands a few inches outside shoulder-width to keep the bar stable. Step back, removing the bar from the rack, and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and toes turned slightly outward. Take a deep breath, then bend your hips and knees to lower your body as if you were going to sit down in a chair. Aim for your butt to go lower than knee level while maintaining a tall, upright posture with your upper body. Extend your hips to come back up, continuing to push your knees outward. That's 1 rep. Perform 10 sets of 10 reps at 60 percent of your one rep max. Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and dumbbells or a barbell in front of you, to start. Slightly bend your knees and keep them in that position. Hinge at your hips, pushing your hips back, and lower until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings. Keeping your back flat, pick up the weight. Stand back up by pushing your hips forward and squeezing your glutes. That's 1 rep. Lower the weight back down to shin height before standing back up again to continue your reps. Perform 5 sets of 10 reps. Stand in front of a flat bench, facing away from the bench, to start. Rest the top of one foot on the bench, then transition all your weight onto the other leg. This is your "working leg." Holding dumbbells in your hands, slowly lower yourself down until your working leg's thigh is parallel to the floor. Push all your weight through your heel and stand. That's 1 rep. Complete all reps on one side, then repeat on the other. Perform 3 to 5 sets of 10 reps on each Reveals the 5 Exercises Every Man Should Do to Build Massive Legs first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 7, 2025
