isolating the inner quad

chemically enhanced
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16 Mar 2011 14:21 #63672 by chemically enhanced

isolating the inner quad was created by chemically enhanced

so iv been focusing on getting the correct form for legs lately and been getting good results,just the inner teardrop is lagging and i dont know how to isolate it correctly,iv asked guys who have more experience but their answers were confusing and just didnt make sense..can anyone help with this?

also another question,when doing extentions,whats the difference if your toes are pulled upward towards your body or if they are pointing away from you?

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spike
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16 Mar 2011 15:20 #63677 by spike

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pulling your toes up (dorsiflexion) will increase tension in the muscles of the anterior leg, increasing the strength in the quads thru tightening of the anterior fascia. Pointing the toes will weaken the leg and will actually activate the calves in direct opposition to the quads, so will be of no benefit.

Normally lateral rotation of the during extensions will focus on the teardrop

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chemically enhanced
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17 Mar 2011 05:30 #63702 by chemically enhanced

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spike could you please explain this to me in simple mans terms i get the part about the toes,they must be pushed up facing your body right?

i dont get what you saying about the teardrop,what other exercises can isolate it

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jackrabbit1
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17 Mar 2011 06:18 #63707 by jackrabbit1

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You can do leg extensions with toes pointing UP(ALWAYS) and outward.
But i found that leg presses and squats with feet narrow and straight hit them pretty hard. I've had some nice growth in the last couple of months doing just that.

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spike
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17 Mar 2011 06:32 #63708 by spike

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yeah, what jr said. dont try point your toes when doing extensions, keep them natural. as for the teardrop, turning your feet slightly outwards can isolate it, along with JR's recommendation with regards to squatting/pressing

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Mr_SA
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17 Mar 2011 07:16 #63713 by Mr_SA

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I find that doing Leg Press with one leg at a time (after Squats), gets the inner teardrop burning... Been getting results with that...

Give it a shot, you're only TESTing it...

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CHAPEL
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17 Mar 2011 07:58 #63718 by CHAPEL

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close stance squats and press for me.. It kills

To you it may look like I just did a push-up... But in fact, I just bench-pressed the world.

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Fakey_AK
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17 Mar 2011 08:44 #63720 by Fakey_AK

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Front squats on smith machine followed directly by barbell lunges. This has given my rock hard "teardrop" workout.

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chemically enhanced
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17 Mar 2011 10:15 #63739 by chemically enhanced

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shot guys,did hams on monday gonna try out the recommendations tonight when i do quads :cheer:

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ABC01
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17 Mar 2011 11:48 #63753 by ABC01

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In the new muscle evolution Marius Dohne talks about his leg routine. There is something on inner quads. Think he uses the "yes/no machine". Its that machine the old ladies in the gym use where you sit and open and close your legs, hence my nickname for the machine:laugh:

I did that leg routine in the gym last week and i was sore for 3 days. Tonight i'll try it again. Cool routine, check it out

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00pump
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17 Mar 2011 11:55 #63756 by 00pump

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I include it, and a few of my friends do too.

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m0lt3n
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17 Mar 2011 12:07 #63757 by m0lt3n

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I think its the abductor and adductor machines. With the add one being the one where you press your legs close, (adding your legs)

I dont like the idea of exersizing the inner thighs. If those muscles get to large, your thighs will rub if you walk, causing u to get a rash... (yea, I used to be a fat boy)

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Romp3L
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17 Mar 2011 12:17 #63759 by Romp3L

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Me too. I get leaner and from sqauting alot they scrape anyway. My legs are pretty tight at the top...I am now ALWAYS wearing those skee pant underwear that come down to my knee almost. The rash are bad. Never got the rash wen i was fat tho...hmm.

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Mr_SA
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17 Mar 2011 13:04 #63763 by Mr_SA

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I freaking wish they had those "yes no machines" at my gym...
Went to another PF, which had them and tried it... worked well, had a nice sore feeling.

Give it a shot, you're only TESTing it...

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