Weight Lifting (Leg Routine)

Originally Posted by Ice

Alright, any order guys? I mean, could you give me a sample workout. Also, if possible, no deadlifts. I've tried and tried, to do both squats and deadlifts, because I've heard they very crucial for weightlifting, but I always F them up, hurt myself, or look like a jackass trying to attempt them.

Are you working for strength or power? I usually do my shoulders traps and legs on the same day as my legs but here's one routine I use.

Squats- 10, 8, 6, 4, 2.
Legpress- 10, 8, 6, 4, 2.
Military press- 8, 6, 4, 2, 1.
Upright rows- 8, 8, 6, 6.
Lunges- 10, 8, 8, 6.
Shrugs- 10, 8, 8, 6.
Deadlift- 10, 8, 6, 4, 2.
Bentlateral, forward, lateral raises/or cable lateral raises, standing flyes take your pick- 10, 8, 8, 6.

Every set should bring failure. If you can do 2 on the last set of military press, you need more weight. Remember technique is far more important then adding more weight. You will get more out of any routine with proper form and proper timing. As for deadlifts, get your technique down before adding a lot of weight. It should be smooth and no jerking, you can really mess up your lower back with these. Try to avoid scrapping your shins, with heavier weights you'll wake up the next day with purple shins.

Also if you do shoulder raises, remember to mix them up. There are a lot of muscles in your shoulders and each one will hit them differently.