Alright, let me tell you about my “David Laid Legs” journey. It was brutal, but kinda worth it, you know?
It all started when I saw one of David Laid’s workout videos. Dude’s got tree trunks for legs, and I was like, “Yeah, I want that.” So, I dove headfirst into trying to mimic his leg day routine. Bad idea, probably.
Warm-up: Gotta start somewhere, right?
- Started with some light cardio, like 5 minutes on the treadmill, just to get the blood flowing.
- Then, dynamic stretching: leg swings, hip circles, the whole shebang. About 10 reps each leg. Felt pretty good.
Okay, now for the real stuff. This is where it got hairy.
The Workout
1. Barbell Squats: The King of Exercises, and my personal nemesis.
I started with a weight I thought I could handle, which was a lie. Did 3 sets of 8 reps. Form went to hell by the last rep of the second set. I felt my lower back screaming. Reduced the weight for the last set. Humbling, to say the least.
2. Leg Press: Thought this would be easier. Nope.
Went for 3 sets of 10-12 reps. Focused on pushing through my heels. My quads were burning like crazy. I may have let out a few involuntary grunts. People definitely stared.
3. Romanian Deadlifts (RDLs): Hamstrings were already crying.
3 sets of 10 reps. Concentrated on keeping my back straight and feeling the stretch in my hamstrings. Almost lost my balance a couple of times. Very wobbly.
4. Leg Extensions: Isolation time!
3 sets of 15 reps. These were deceptively evil. My quads were on fire, and I was pretty sure I was gonna throw up. The burn was real.
5. Lying Leg Curls: Gotta hit those hamstrings again.
3 sets of 15 reps. Tried to squeeze at the top of each rep. My hamstrings were screaming in unison with my quads. Pure agony.
Cool-down:
- Stretched my quads, hamstrings, and calves. Held each stretch for like 30 seconds. Everything was tight as a drum.
- Foam rolled my legs for what felt like an eternity. Found knots I didn’t even know existed. It hurt so good.
The Aftermath:
Walking out of the gym was a challenge. Felt like I had replaced my legs with lead pipes. The next day? Couldn’t walk down the stairs without holding onto the railing for dear life. But hey, at least I knew I had worked my legs.
Did I get David Laid legs? Hell no. But did I push myself? Absolutely. Would I do it again? Maybe, but with a lighter weight and better form. Lesson learned: Don’t try to be a hero on leg day. Build up slowly and listen to your body.
