What is recommended training routine to gain overall strength in the legs?

[Prof_Don]

I have been taking a break from weightlifting since Christmas time, to give my body time to recover because I was feeling overtrained.

After assessing my overall fitness of my body during this weightlifting break, I have come to the conclusion that I don't have to lift my upper body anymore; I have enough size and strength as it is and I gain easily there in comparision to my legs (I always did full body weight training on every gym day).

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Where I do NOT gain easily, is in the legs. I want to specifically focus on increase strength and stamina in my legs (no upper body stuff for now), so I am looking for advice on exercises, reps/sets, how many rest days I should have, and nutrition to aid in my #IronLegs endeavor.

All advice is welcome! Thanks for your input. :-D

[John_Doesnt]

I have the opposite problem with my body (legs gain easy, but upper body is slow). What works for me is squats with huge weights (the most you can handle to lift at least 3 times) and weighted clothing when I jog. I use ankle weights when I jog and it works great for endurance. I never do reps or count, I just do as many as I can that day until I can't physically do anymore at all.
As for rest, once you do the squats with heavy weights you're not gonna have a choice but to rest for at least 2 days cause you're gonna be really sore.

[ItReallyHelps]

I've been strenghthening my legs for the past couple of months too try and improve my vertical and dunk in basketball. Exercises you can do is step ups with weights (Weight preference depends on you), Calf raises and Squats. I dont have an exact number of sets but you should take breaks after awhile and after a couple of days or your legs will feel weak

[sweettckae]

a lot OF SQUATS, running helps build that leg muscle as well as stair master.

[Josht11]

Hope it helps: www.muscleandfitness.com/.../ultimate-leg-training-workout

[JamielovesKU]

I would say squats.. .

[ConsultantIsBack]

I do squats, lunges, leg extension, calf raises

[Anonymous]

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