***TIMESTAMPS*** What are your favourite 2 Quad Focused Leg Exercises? Drop a comment below and let me know! FYI the Drop Set of Death is a 4x Drop set, performing 10 reps per weight increment, with a 10 second isometric hold at the end of each set. Have fun. 0:40 - Exercise Number 1 1:25 - The Drawbacks to Barbell Squats 2:50 - Why Machines are so Beneficial 4:00 - Task Failure vs Muscular Failure 4:53 - Exercise Number 1 Technique Tips - Leg Day with Sharelle Grant - kzread.info/dash/bejne/fJ6J1aSNg5PKZNo.html Click this link to jump straight to the section where we discuss structural differences for Set Up 6:39 - Exercise Number 1 Alternatives 7:30 - Exercise Number 2 - featuring @mountaindog1 8:50 - Why Exercise Number 2 is AWESOME.

@robertbalazs5279

3 жыл бұрын

Leg press and BSS. Would you recommend doing BSS with heavy loads (barbell in both hands/weighted west) in lower (5-6) rep range? Great video, keep up the good work coach!

@nickridpath8037

3 жыл бұрын

Both staples in my routine when I can include the hack squat. Haven’t had access to a commercial gym in months though so I’ve had to substitute the hack squat for a heel elevated front squat

@getfit7678

3 жыл бұрын

Hack squat with torsonator or barbell jammed in corner as well as lunges

@madhurchari6851

3 жыл бұрын

Front Squats and leg extensions

@user-bf1hg2bq4y

3 жыл бұрын

Where would the pendulum squat fl for you in terms your top quad exercises?

I was expecting a "Through the fire and flames" tutorial but all I got was a bunch of leg exercises.

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

@D3zy22

Жыл бұрын

Then do em 😂😂

@jayfreshtv819

6 ай бұрын

I’m sure the caption says it all😅

@catedoge3206

4 ай бұрын

Lol

@fazilaagarali8658

4 ай бұрын

Shut up​@@D3zy22

These have been my staples since I was coached by my exercise physiologist 1. Bulgarian split squats with dumbbells 2. Hack squats Thanks for the tips on both exercises!

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent!!

@bigdaddyyumyumthechocolate8481

3 жыл бұрын

These are the best I tried everything trying to hit my quads and nothing until I did these 2 exercises together I do them to failer. I did legs in Monday and I still can't walk it's usually glutes and hamstrings that hurt but it's my quads and glutes

Quadfather - bless me with quads beyond quads. Legs above legs. Gains that will be the envy of all family.

@trevisrobotie924

3 жыл бұрын

Quadfatha!lmao

@mojojojo7783

3 жыл бұрын

Thunder! Thunder! Thunder Thighs Ho

@ahnorn

3 жыл бұрын

@@mojojojo7783 This comment needs more love.

@catedoge3206

4 ай бұрын

Wheymen

The second time I ever did the Bulgarian Split Squat Dropset of Death, I nearly bit a chunk out of my own forearm trying to distract myself from the pain. "It was leg day" is a strange way to answer the question "Why do you have human teethmarks on your arm?"

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahahhahahahahhaha

@hetisjoelb

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly even tho it sucks major ass, I dont see why people would get so crazy under the pain. I can cope with it but a lot of people cant. I think it would be interesting for people to train their pain treshhold

@neversaw

Жыл бұрын

@@hetisjoelb I get to lot of discomfort in my back foot because of the resting on my foot and haven't worked a way to make that easier yet

This the best hair that I have ever seen on dude. If I were you I would be brand ambassador for high end hair care product.

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Hahha that's the goal isn't it

@notmozart8866

3 жыл бұрын

Check out Phillion

@eyang7

3 жыл бұрын

And I've been encouraging him to play in the next lead role as Tarzan 😁

@GustavoMelnek

3 жыл бұрын

You don't know Nuno Bittencourt haha

@ci6516

3 жыл бұрын

Not Mozart I don’t think Phillion has as nice hair lol

I just Love LOVE LOVEEEEE the simplicity and cinematography of your videos. Not only are they educational but also simple to watch and listen to. No bullshit music. No over editing, just plain simple educational video which genuinely teaches you something

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@jakescakes

3 жыл бұрын

Underrated comment. This channel is a nice, zen-like change of pace from the modern BS videos.

@catedoge3206

4 ай бұрын

Yes

Never thought that Herman Li is a bodybuilder now.

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

😂

@bidhankshetrimayum6888

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah he looks so much like him

@jomr.3962

3 жыл бұрын

hes everywhere man 😂

@gymaddict346

3 жыл бұрын

I'd thought so 😂😂

@lowbvll8969

3 жыл бұрын

Fire and flames bahhhh

1:24 - How do you squat with no arms?

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my god 😂😂😂😂

@tonyorob

3 жыл бұрын

@@coacheugeneteo Heyyy he might be serious with that question! Lol

@raistakilhara

3 жыл бұрын

magic

@dztrbdgod

3 жыл бұрын

Weighted vest

As a recent subscriber I just wanted to say, you have excellent content. Your filming, editing, and ability to relay information in an entertaining and informative way is top-notch. You deserve much more exposure, and subscribers! Cheers!

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

This is exactly kzread.infoUgkxUHHotQRjIQnfuxEeVotlkHVYWH0DXZoS what I needed to get some exercise while I'm stuck at my desk all day. It's just the right size. Only downsides are that the right oeddale unscrews itself while I use it and increasing the tension causes it to squeak while in use. Both are minor issues that aren't that important to me. So I give it 5 stars.

Amazing info, thanks for posting. That task failure vs muscular failure was a real gem, and your squat technique is flawless. I've experienced growth from sumo deadlifts and dumbbell lunges but I've never trashed my legs with Bulgarian split squats or hack squats. I'll definitely be trying those Bulgarians...

This guy is awesome, straight to the point, makes those timestamps so impatient people like me can quickly see what we want to see. Definitely earned my subscription

I switched from using Goblet squats to Bulgarian split squats during my home workouts and I find it much more effective in training my quads, thank you for this! Cheers! 💯💯

This really makes sense. Thanks for showing us the difference and how there is less stress on our spines. First time viewing your videos and I have now subscribed.

Since seeing your gym setup in my recommended videos 3 days ago, I’ve been watching you everyday. Thanks for the clarity & consistency. Keep up the work

Yessss hack squat!!! The first time I tried this from your plan I never knew what it was lol. I then found it in my gym and BOY WAS IT A KILLER! Thanks again Eugene for the video !

I really like your calm and details you give about exercises and their purposes. Well done!! 👍🏻

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Great video! I have been doing Squats for leg growth but my lower back and knee become too painful to continue. These are great alternatives, please show more for a full leg day. Much thanks

I always do smith squats with the feet further away and close together to really hit that vastus lateralis. Love it.

Thank you for this Eugene ❤ I'm 6'2 and 323 pounds (was 330 2 months ago so I must be doing something right lol). I just started the gym and I was trying the barbell squat, I got 3 sets of 5 for 50 kg and could really feel the burn however, it's just so awkward positioning myself under the bar, my legs are quite long compared to my torso so I found myself tilting. I was walking around the gym and saw the hacksqaut machine and thought to give it a go, and although it was very new to me, it felt so much safer. I'll keep using it as my main quad developer from now on, along with the leg press and the splits. Hope you're keeping well brother, and thank you again.

@catedoge3206

4 ай бұрын

Update?

These videos are so calming you could make them about literally anything and I would watch them srsly

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you haha

@aja363

3 жыл бұрын

Agree! Simply love your style of talking, coach!

It's great to mix it up with regular barbell squats and other assisted squats, like the hack squat machine. One issue I've had personally, is using machines too much, then ending up with a strength imbalance between by legs and core/back. I got to a point where my back and core would tire much faster than my legs, which began to mess up my barbell squat technique. By the 3rd set I would start to slouch, but my legs would still be O.K.

Brilliant and very eloquently explained! Oh, but he had to include Bulgarian Split Squats... how I love them, but they are pure FIRE on the legs.

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!

Instant sub! Straight to the point and as clear as water, just picked up working out again, and i’m looking forward to getting quads as big as yours.

@coacheugeneteo

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏

Hey Eugene, thank you for the awesome content as usual. Your channel is pretty much the only place I turn to these days when I'm actually trying to learn something new on the topic - and I did - regarding the aspect of the difference in hip flexion on the rear leg when doing split squats. You brought up an awesome point there. I totally agree with you on your preference for the hack squat. However, I am also a big fan of elevated heel squats; since with the right amount of elevation, you can get that super effective straight torso setup even with a barbell. I implement all three.

@jelleenwanessaonsea6971

2 жыл бұрын

Leg press and squats

Hacksquat-variation and legpress are currently my 2 mains. Dropset of death on legpress is always fun, dropping one plate all the way down to 1 plate. Makes you appreciate air and be able to breath normal. Another ”fun” quadkiller is picking a song, around 4min long, and then doing 1 set of leg extensions until the song ends. 1 minute is easy, the last 3 are pure pain.

I have used leg press and squats as my 2 focused movements for quads. Just4 sets each. Watching this now I may try my hack squat again. Next change in variation. Great examples and quality in video. Keeps up the great work!

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! All the best

Such a pleasure to listen to due to his excellent command of the English language . technical information is outstanding. I will be majoring on the hack squat in the gym.

Mine are legs extensions and seated hamstring curl and then I alternate between leg press and squats 🙌🏻🙌🏻 btw your videos are by far the best on YT for exercise selection and form Qs! Keep doing what your doing and your channel will Blow up

@hetisjoelb

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah why not grow quads with a hamstring exercise

@saviourr3039

Жыл бұрын

@@hetisjoelb i think he meant his favorite for the legs in general and for different muscles

That was the smoothest, calmest explanation I've ever witness in my life! Now I wanna destroy my legs! 🤣

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck Hahahha and thank you

New to this channel and actuallu really impressed with the quality of advice and the clarity of which you show your principles through your videos!

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 🙏

Amazing video yet again Eugene!! Love them!! Please keep the great content coming...

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Hey Teo!, definitely my favorite one is Bulgarian split squat...I think is so versatile and awesome for improve imbalances. Great tips as usual, thanks a lot!

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Split squats/lunge variations on the smith machine are current faves! Single legged leg press is up there too 😄

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

All the unilateral gainz

@bigdaddyyumyumthechocolate8481

3 жыл бұрын

For me it's split squat and the hack. I've done barbell squat, leg extensions even leg press but nothing hits my quads like the 1st 2.

I love the time stamps. Thanks for putting them in. Great video

The way you articulate your point is second to none.

Just in time for Leg Day tomorrow!! Thank you sir 🙌🏾

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!!

What a great video Eugene, I’m coming off of a spinal fusion surgery I just had done eight months ago, and although I’ve been training hard as a bodybuilder for 26 years I have not been able to train legs for 10 years and I have needed the spinal fusion for almost 18 years now. And now that I’ve had my spinal fusion and recovering I’m looking forward to engaging my legs in some training again. Question, is that your personal training facility seen the videos? Take a look at some of my videos maybe there’s something we can collaborate on sometime and you can help get my legs caught up to my upper body ;) Adam

Came here for the Quad exercises. Subscribed for the quality info delivered with a chilled Aussie vibe 👍

this is the only youtuber i really trust fr gym advice banger after banger dude keep it up

Love your description about task failure vs muscular failure. I noticed every time I have failed on a back squat is due to ankle mobility or back fatigue. I started trying to do landmine goblet squats and that's when I truly felt my quads fatiguing me.

Bulgarian split squats and elevated "pistol" squats are actually my fav ones for the legs. But I've to say that the reverse nordic curls are pure fire for the quads!!!! Really nice content like always Eugene, thanks for another great video🙏🏽❤️

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Nice. Thank you

Great information Theo! You have a calming voice.

First time here. Great perspective. I do these exercises and always have since the early 80’s but it’s good to see your observations and reasoning. Keep it coming! Love the drop sets!

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This guy ia gonna be big, I'm speaking it to existence.

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🙏

I will never forget the first time I completed the Bulgarian split squat drop set of death. I couldn't walk properly for days lol

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Neither. I'm pretty sure that video was the last time I did it hahaha

@danielpettit4814

3 жыл бұрын

@@coacheugeneteo Hey Brah, what have you found to be the best recovery method after such intense leg days? My legs suffer after these days. As always thanks for providing more wise words!

@thelthrythquezada8397

3 жыл бұрын

WHERE CAN I FIND SAID WORKOUT????

@elaminmochichi7767

3 жыл бұрын

@@danielpettit4814 Have you tried properly stretching your legs pre and post workout? I can walk again

@danielpettit4814

3 жыл бұрын

@@elaminmochichi7767I have done pre and post stretches, sauna for heat recovery, ice recovery, ensure I get the right amount of water, nutrition is onpoint, even tried Magnesium topical spray and Pineapple juice and turmeric for inflammation. My legs just suffer.

I`m brazilian and I found your channel today, its amazing! My english is not so bad and I understand you very well! Thanks for these tips!

Great video. Love the perspective on Bulgarian split squats. I use them with a lot of my athletes, and personally, but love the stabilizer muscle demand for balance as it is so pertinent to sports performance. However, using them in the manner that you do during a bulk phase, for a running back for instance, puts an interesting spin on peak hypertrophy squared of load lifted.

I thought i couldn't love your channel anymore, then i noticed you wearing a plini t-shirt

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!

A PLINI T-SHIRT? ❤️ Jacked guitarists unite! 😂

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

Yessss finally someone with some sense when it comes to squats. Even worse when your legs are longer than your torso

Great content! Ever since i added Hack squat and Bulgarian split squat to my training i noticed huge improvements to my quads developments.

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Nice explanation and backed up with solid logic. One of the best leg video's I've seen.

Hey coach, is there anything one can do to alleviate knee pain when doing the hack squat? Knee sleeves help a bit, but it still feels like my patella wants to pop off. Many thanks!

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

It might not be set up properly or you don't have mobility for it. Or could be. A shit machine.

Great content. Love the LP in the background and the Plini shirt as well.

Quality stuff my guy💪🏼

Hey Eugene, How many exercises would you uses for a “upper day” on a 3 day upper/lower rotation?

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know? It depends !

@MrHyjac

3 жыл бұрын

eugene teo just as like a general guideline for someone wanting to pack on muscle.

Yep single leg squats and I do superset with front squats! 💪🏽

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Awesome content as always! Wish I knew this stuff years ago. Thanks for the quality wisdom 💪

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

One of the best channels!

I have a love hate relationship with bulgarian split squats, I'm sure everyone does but they are always somewhere in my training plan. On the hack squat, whenever I've done them I always feel like I am pushing back rather than up and I can't put much weight on due to my strength being compromised. Any ideas why this could be?

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Can't say for sure. It could be your foot placement though as your body is fighting position. Or it could just be a shit machine.

I love doing squats and split squats. But I have a postural problem. I have knock knees and it's hindering me from training optimally since I started training. Please hep me fix it if you can sir. 🙏 . I know nobody asks this, but most people are lucky and I am not. I want to be my best. Please make a video on knock knees fix or knee valgus fix. It will be of a great help.

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

I can't say for sure mate

I'm just new to your channel but I'm loving the simplicity of your videos and direct explanation of the exercises and why we should do them. I've been a faithful Bulgarian Split Squat user for many years and I've just started using the Hack Squat Machine so I will see how it goes.

Thanks for this video. It is what I was looking for.

This is interesting. I normally do barbell squats at home because I don’t like squating at the gym but I’m going to start adding in the smith machine here and there because I do agree that barbell squats can be taxing on the lower back sometimes. I don’t have access to a hack squat machine so that sucks. I’ve added Bulgarian split squats but had to practice a lot at first but man are they hard to do but super effective. I’d love to hear some of your top upper body exercises.Thanks for the tips!!!!

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Check my other vids for upper body

"Hey girl! You lookin ......ehm sorry sir"

Greatest delivery of info ever sir. As usual.

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

Absolutely love this series!!

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Apart from squats, lunges and leg presses, I really like doing a Smith machine split squat on an elevated platform for that extra juicy depth

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!!

My favourites for quads are ; 1. Split squats 2. Smith machine squat Quad squad! :)

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Legend!

@LifeWisdomTV

3 жыл бұрын

anything smith machine is the iron graveyrd

Yes! Uncle Eugene dropping more good contents!

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Absolute Awesome tips and this will help me A LOT

Can you do the second technique at home tho? Or do you need that machine for back leg?

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can do it using a bench or anything similar

Is the leg press an okay alternative for hack squats? either single leg or normal

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@Tserang

3 жыл бұрын

Or Smith machine squats

the calmness in your voice makes these videos even better

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

☺️✌️

This is a SOLID video 💪🏼🙏🏼

Oh my god. I don't know why it never occurred to me to hold something for balance during Bulgarians. I've avoided them because they feel unstable.

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! So simple

@orangez1986

3 жыл бұрын

Same

Reverse lunges and Bulgarian Split Squats did the most for my quads. I tried one time the deah drop-set, it was my first and last time doing it.

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahahhaha yess

excellent video, full stretch thanks man

I am liking this vid because of the Plini shirt alone....but also your advice is really good. Keep it coming!

I took my girlfriend through a bulgarian split squat dropset of death when she'd never really done failure training before it was hilarious

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 savage

@beefbroth6539

3 жыл бұрын

How's single life so far?

@IO9802

3 жыл бұрын

Never seen a right hand doing split squats.

@NiTr091

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha that is hilarious

Love Bulgarian split squats. I stopped doing back squats because my back would give out long before my quads.

@glenrisk5234

Жыл бұрын

Yeh I had that problem too. I found time under tension training helped a great deal. Concentrating on glutes helped, dead lifts, hip thrusts. But I still love those BSSquats. The limiting factor for me turned out to be ankle mobility. Being aware of how it was throwing my form off and stretching to get every bit of flexibility out of them I could combined get with TUTT for better control I got a good degree of improvement.

i subbed you for ur knowledge and respect to every comment you replied. you are a person of value to everybody. great stuff

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I subscribed you the moment I saw that you use chapters for em vids. Loving your content thus far Eugene.

RIP john meadows ❤️

@arthurfleck629

26 күн бұрын

Gone but not forgotten 💜

I've done bulgarian split squat like 1 year ago.. I remember the days I almost passed out after every sets of 8-10 reps (every set to failure)... 😂 After a few months I said "fuck that, I am done!" 😂😂😂🤣🤣

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

hahahaha nice

thanks, amazing content and great looking vids, flawless explanation. killing it!

That was superior advice. Superb video.

Hack squat ruins my low back just as much as squats. Yes I keep my back flat and have worked with a couple of decent coaches.

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Damn. Not for you then!

@jaggeriscoughmedicine

3 жыл бұрын

Dont go so low. Assisted pistol squat. Frog jumps. Iso wall hack squat.

Feeling a lower back pain when doing bulgarian split squats, any tips to fix? Feels like i have to stop ealier than my legs feel like cause of the back pain

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Most common fault is setting rear leg too high. Lower it down to below knee height and don't take too long a stride.

@antoinepowell649

3 жыл бұрын

Do lower back work out and make sure your feet are set right

@emil6704

3 жыл бұрын

@@coacheugeneteo Must be rear leg thingy then. Appreciate it!

Love the information, can't wait to us hack squats in my next workout, also that Plini shirt is incredible ♡

Next: 2 Exercise to grow your calves or hamstrings? 🤔 Love that series, great explanations and really good recommendations for exercise selection! But what do you thing about rear foot elevated split squats in comparison to BSS?

I'm not sure what's more impressive, your hair or your legs lol

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you

Barbell Squat: Overrated, most people lack necessary mobility, lower back gives before quads, high injury potential. Bulgarian Split Squat: Underrated, most people can do properly, quads give out first, low injury potential.

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

This was good stuff man.

Excellent information. Thank you!

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you p

I did that split squat drop set of death a couple times. it was disgusting.... 3-4 drop set with 8 reps and on the 8th rep get up halfway and hold for like 8 sec or something.... definitely need a wheelchair after that lol

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Haha yes exactly

didn't knew Herman Li from Dragonforce got buffed.

@coacheugeneteo

3 жыл бұрын

Haha

All makes sense. I've been looking for an alternative to bring up my quads.