Heavy Leg Training For Figure, 12 Weeks Out from Jr Nats

[angelinamasino]

Who trains heavy all the way to show time?
This is my first time posting... so I'm just going to throw in today's workout.

I am 12 weeks out from Jr Nats and had an amazing workout this morning.

Started with a superset of high rep extensions (Ext) with leg press (LP)
I was trying to pre-fatigue the quads
Ext 90lbs for 20 reps with LP 3 plates each side for 15
Ext 110lbs 20 reps LP 4 plates each side for 15
Ext 130lbs 20 reps LP 4 plates each side for 15
Box Squats
185 lbs for 12
225 lbs for 8
245 lbs for 4
205 lbs for 8
Hack Squat
1 plate + 25lb plate each side for 12
2 plates each side for 12
2 plates each side for 12
Walking barbell lunges with kickback glute squeeze
95 lbs for 20 reps
115 lbs for 20 reps
135 lbs for 16 reps

I'm excited to be joining the forum!

[tammyp]

welcome to the site~

[The Prodigy]

Welcome To RX Girl! I will be following your journey! I will also see you on stage at Jr Nats! Can't wait!

[nic902]

Great to see other ladies still training heavy during prep..I'm 11wks out and still pushing myself!
Can't wait to follow along :)

[curvygirl]

Welcome to RX Girl! Great ladies doing great things on here!

And the answer to your question is a resounding Yes! I am a women's physique competitor and train everything like a bodybuilder. In prep mode the only things that have changed are my food intake, supplements & cardio. The weight training has remained consistently intense & heavy.

For legs, I lift as heavy as I can for quality reps. I am not striving for PR's or crazy weights, because I do not want to injure myself while dieting. I also go for volume with the builder exercises (Leg Press, Squats), which means anywhere from 20 - 30 reps per set. Everything else after the "builders tend" to be moderate weights, for quality reps to burn it out! :D

Wishing you all the luck on your road to Jr. Nationals! I may be there as well, as either a competitor or to cheer other peeps on! Peace!