Need new work out for legs..Trying to build up the mass?

[iUnderachieve]

Well to start my body type is considered to be ectomorph so it's pretty hard for me to put on weight. So yeah i use to be really skinny and was even bullied for it a while back, but i put on a lot of muscle and sculpted out my body.

The thing is i focus on my legs a lot but i'm having a hard time building the mass up in them. Every where else is perfect for me but my legs. I just want them a little bigger, well my calves anyway. Yes i work out my legs intensely from squats, lunges, thrusters, calve raisers, 1 legged squats and leg curls. The list goes on. (I even walk on the balls of my feet now)

I usually do all my work outs in circuits from 3-4 work outs per circuit before resting. I'm not really sure what it is and why i can't really build up the mass in my legs but i just wanted to check and see if anyone had any suggestions..

(and no i don't look like one of those gross guys who are big up top and have tooth pick legs...)

They've gotten a lot bigger from the start but I've been noticing a lot of decline recently but only in my legs..

[ProUSN]

How many sets of squats do you do? How low do you squat?

They should be the main focus of your workout.

[iUnderachieve]

I usually do 6 sets in the circuit, and i go down to a 90 degree angle unless i'm doing dumbbell squats. Then i gets a 25 pound dumbbell and stand it up and tap it as i squat.

[Execu]

bodybuilding forum or whatever might help, thousands of people that just live at the gym.

[iUnderachieve]

yeah i guess, didn't want to make a account though for just this 1 question.

[Execu]

You dont even need one you can read workout things or use the search bar for the forums.

[iUnderachieve]

i have but i haven't really been coming across anyone else talking about it..

[Execu]

I don't know I generally just used machines. A ripped guy did the same generally. Leg press, leg curl (even with all the weight it wasn't really as good as other things), calf raises (machine as well) on a weight where you could do less than 10 reps and 4-5 sets on each.
This guy would go on a bike for an hour as well though afterwards and completely kill his legs haha.

[Execu]

Yeah like someone else said you can sweat all you want, toning is different than heavy lifting/bodybuilding. I'm far from an expert on the subject though haha.

[knotme]

You need to stop circuit that's more of a burner. You need to lift heavy 4 x 8-10, rest 2-3 minutes

[iUnderachieve]

The circuit is really the only way i can work up a sweat, keeping the athletic cardio, and feeling it the next day. Before i just did squats with heavy weight and it didn't to much for me so now i just rep 235 6-8 times and do 6 sets with 135 as my warm up and i do that 15-20 depending on how i feel that day :/

[knotme]

how is your diet, you dont need to build a sweat. you want to feel a burn in the muscles.if the weight isn't feeling heavy on rep 4 or 5 go heavier

[iUnderachieve]

Well the thing is i need the sweat for athletic training. I don't just lift to look good but to also convert that lifting into some kind of explosive power. I guess i should take in more though..I don't believe i eat as much as i should. I've also been told i should be taking in 2-3 protein shakes a day...

[knotme]

i dont really like protein shakes, when you can eat your protein, i think the only time you should have a shake is immediately after your workout. If you are not getting enough protein you won't grow, and you should get over your body weight in grams and enough sleep

[iUnderachieve]

That's what i currently do but some of the trainers around me say i should try taking on with every other meal or so. When it comes to sleep i really don't get enough of it :/ that maybe another issue because i have trouble sleep a lot and stay up all night and only sleep 4-5 then stay up all day and night the next day...

[knotme]

yes, you have to give them time to rebuild and that is usually; while sleeping. how much protein are you ingesting how?

[knotme]

thanks for MH

[Anonymous]

don't leave the squat rack until ur bum is sore

[iUnderachieve]

There are other leg works out i do though which is why i do the whole circuit thing.