The SMARTEST Leg Day in JUST 30 Minutes (Science Based)

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  • Опубликовано: 20 сен 2024
  • In this video, Dr. Milo Wolf breaks down an incredibly effective leg workout that you can do in JUST 30 minutes. Using science-backed techniques like antagonist paired supersets and drop-sets, this session can deliver solid muscle growth in just around 30 minutes. Watch the full video to find out what the best leg exercises for muscle building are if you're pressed for time and have no time to workout!
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Комментарии • 117

  • @utubejuan
    @utubejuan 7 месяцев назад +208

    Watching this at 2x speed to do my legs day in 15 minutes 😎

    • @WolfCoaching
      @WolfCoaching  7 месяцев назад +82

      SCIENTISTS HATE HIM

    • @wesrobinson7506
      @wesrobinson7506 7 месяцев назад +20

      HE FOUND THE #1 LEG HACK, and it’s not a hack squat

  • @warrenhenning8064
    @warrenhenning8064 7 месяцев назад +23

    The most actionable thing I've learned from watching your channel is shifting my warmup time from doing general dynamic warmups for 5 minutes to just doing some arm windmills and bodyweight hinges for about 15 seconds or so and just jumping into a first easy warmup set of my first exercise.

  • @WhereArfThou
    @WhereArfThou 7 месяцев назад +33

    Thank you 6'2 240Lbs internet man

  • @peterk2761
    @peterk2761 7 месяцев назад +4

    My first comment on any of the thousands of YT movies I've watched. This is the best movie of any category I've watched. Please, make more, of these training movies! Do a full program of scientific, time optimized movies grouped by muscle groups. Cheers!

  • @paulgaras2606
    @paulgaras2606 7 месяцев назад +4

    The drop set tip is gold.

  • @scaroz2749
    @scaroz2749 7 месяцев назад +6

    Nice workout! Your back and especially your quads are very nice developed, gz.

  • @jeremyadams8755
    @jeremyadams8755 7 месяцев назад +7

    Once again, awesome for us with newborns. How about either a full body session (might be pushing it with 30 min) or some specialization sessions, like chest/back?

    • @andrewkulinski1885
      @andrewkulinski1885 6 месяцев назад +1

      YES! Would LOVE to see an optimized full body. I only have time to 100% commit to one gym day per week. I then try to pepper in a couple shorter at home workouts throughout the week to fill out my volume. My full body day is crucial, and a "best"/optimized routine would be amazing 💪😎👍

  • @davidruth7096
    @davidruth7096 7 месяцев назад +7

    I train with just a bench and a pair of Powerblock dumbbells that adjust up to 90 lbs each. Wish you’d do a dumbbell only leg workout version.

    • @fatterperdurabo42069
      @fatterperdurabo42069 Месяц назад +3

      You very likely already know the full range of exercises you can do with those bro

  • @joshthompson6881
    @joshthompson6881 7 месяцев назад +2

    Great video! I usually do HS Curls - Romanian Deadlifts - Leg Press or Hack squat - Leg extensions - Walking lunges - Calf raises

  • @gerym341
    @gerym341 7 месяцев назад +3

    Great ideas for a short workout! Thank you!

    • @pretty_flaco
      @pretty_flaco 7 месяцев назад

      short work outs mean no gains

  • @user-ii7xc1ry3x
    @user-ii7xc1ry3x 7 месяцев назад +5

    Thanks Science Man 💪

  • @Subscribe2Glide
    @Subscribe2Glide 7 месяцев назад +2

    Great vids! Super helpful

  • @KGafterdark
    @KGafterdark 7 месяцев назад

    For people watching, if you struggle doing your calf raises consistently due to time constraints, being tired at the end of your session or simply not having the machine; Single leg calf raises are really easy to setup and they are really versatile. I often just do my calf raises at some stairway while holding onto rails, on a pavement while holding onto a street lantern or just between the doorway of my balcony. Set quality ends up being better since you're effectively doing an extra session simply for calf raises

    • @83gh
      @83gh 6 месяцев назад +1

      Those are also great for drop sets: do your set to technical failure with a dumbbell or other form of weight in one hand (I use the same side as the working leg), continue past failue with lenghtened partials, then put the dumbbell down and repeat the same with bodyweight. You won't need too many sets of those!

  • @kidkaiser6838
    @kidkaiser6838 7 месяцев назад +3

    nice content,,,,,, can you do also video for home workout like barbell and dumbell also for limited equipment but atleasr science base thank you and more power

    • @scaroz2749
      @scaroz2749 7 месяцев назад

      I workout in a home gym with only barbells and dumbells. I do squats, deficit split squats, sldl (I like those more than good mornings, especially without a rack with safetybars. On my second leg workout which is short, I do reverse Nordic curls (assisted with a band, still to weak) and Nordic curls in a superset, 5 sets each. Calf raises you can do with a dumbell and stairs.

  • @kdubsosolid
    @kdubsosolid 7 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for this. 🔥🔥🙌🏾

  • @benbrenkwitz
    @benbrenkwitz 7 месяцев назад

    Great video! I personally would need more than 2 minutes to recover from exercise 3 but aside from that it's amazing! Thanks

  • @burntgod7165
    @burntgod7165 7 месяцев назад +2

    I've started doing reverse nordics since I saw you recommend them, but I struggle with pressure and pain in my ankles. Any tips on leg position, feet position and/or placement? Thank you.

    • @WolfCoaching
      @WolfCoaching  7 месяцев назад +4

      Go slower at the very bottom. Keep at it for a few weeks and it will feel much better - like many exercises, it takes some getting used to. Fully plantarflex your ankles (like the top of a calf raise).

    • @burntgod7165
      @burntgod7165 7 месяцев назад

      @@WolfCoaching That's great, thank you. I will try. I think I need more flexibility in my ankles.

  • @BenG-rd5wg
    @BenG-rd5wg 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great workout! Unfortunately, I have pretty weak legs because I only startet training them a few months ago and can't do the reverse nordic curls for a lot of reps. Could you please give me some tips on how to modify the exercise difficulty?

  • @vedmodikauratg1865
    @vedmodikauratg1865 7 месяцев назад +2

    Is the cable quad extension an effective alternative for the reverse Nordic as it is also stable and provides a deep stretch?
    P.s. amazing videos. Loving the content

  • @bishboria
    @bishboria 7 месяцев назад

    Leg day tomorrow after an essential two week break. Think I’ll give this a shot to ease myself back in

  • @andreasbodman4892
    @andreasbodman4892 7 месяцев назад

    Wondefull! Will defenitely try it !

  • @PolUrth
    @PolUrth 24 дня назад

    I love this training but why no Squatts? maybe instead of Leg Press?

  • @MAG_--
    @MAG_-- 7 месяцев назад +5

    The most important thinker since Aristotle and the most attractive man alive in just one person!

  • @CH1C4N0444
    @CH1C4N0444 7 месяцев назад +1

    Dr. Milo Wolf, would you ever make a video comparing different work out splits to one another and how effective each is? Like comparing Push/Pull/Legs, Full Body, Upper/Lower, and gym bro split?

  • @Kyriakoskarystinos
    @Kyriakoskarystinos 7 месяцев назад +2

    Any thoughts on lengthened isometrics and how to program ?

    • @xlukasz_
      @xlukasz_ 7 месяцев назад

      Good question! I am wondering if something like dumbbell maltese press can be superior for bicep growth

  • @gischalav
    @gischalav 7 месяцев назад +1

    Why not just superset calves w leg press often times you can use same machine

  • @mathasus
    @mathasus 7 месяцев назад

    Would you consider doing the same video for a fullbody workout?

  • @ales922
    @ales922 7 месяцев назад +2

    during a leg press/squat, dont the quads get shortened on one end and lengthened at the other, in theory making it a suboptimal exercise? or are most of the quads knee extensors* only, crossing only the knee joint

    • @FilipGustawWojcik
      @FilipGustawWojcik 7 месяцев назад

      Only rectus femoris, the rest three of the quad muscles are gonna be trained well, as they only cross knee joint

    • @ales922
      @ales922 7 месяцев назад +1

      ahh thanks for clarifying @@FilipGustawWojcik

  • @TheHybridHunter307
    @TheHybridHunter307 7 месяцев назад +1

    What about pairing calf raise with tibialis anterior?

  • @MestizoMentality
    @MestizoMentality 7 месяцев назад

    I’d like to see Milo use science to get his calves to grow. Seems he has the same problem a lot of us do. I’ve used genetics as my excuse for years, but I’m determined to get them to grow this year. Would be encouraging to see the Doc show us how it is possible to push through the genetic handicap. I’ve been trying lengthened partials the past couple months. Can’t say if it’s working yet. Any tips would be appreciated?

    • @WolfCoaching
      @WolfCoaching  7 месяцев назад +4

      My calves have grown a solid 3-4 inches since I started training and are around 17 inches, IIRC

    • @bradturner7678
      @bradturner7678 7 месяцев назад

      Become overweight and walk everywhere, yet to see a big dude with small calves.

  • @2DRINKSMINIMUM
    @2DRINKSMINIMUM 29 дней назад

    That reverse nordic isn't very friendly to progressive overload though, so can it really be in consideration for the "single best quad exercise"?

  • @12PieceAndaSoda
    @12PieceAndaSoda Месяц назад

    I didn’t know they made shorts that short

  • @BartWagener
    @BartWagener 7 месяцев назад

    This was really great! Can you do an upper body too?

    • @BartWagener
      @BartWagener 7 месяцев назад

      Haha I see you already have, thanks my man!

  • @Wo1fLarsen
    @Wo1fLarsen 7 месяцев назад +1

    I don't have machines. Is there an ideal squat variation to replace the leg press? Thanks.

    • @maleficus6186
      @maleficus6186 7 месяцев назад +1

      Heel elevated barbell squat or quad biased Bulgarian split squat would be my choice

  • @davidwelburn
    @davidwelburn 7 месяцев назад

    I'm not doing good mornings - I hurt my back the last time I did them. Also, I can't get as low as you do in the leg press - again it hurts my back. How do you feel about doing rest-pause sets, rather than drop sets? Are they equally effective? Also, how do you reconcile the effectiveness of drop sets with studies that show a 3-minute rest between sets is far more effective than a 1-minute rest, as with drop sets, the rests are just a few seconds (a little more with rest-pause, but still very short). Thanks.

  • @Drokster
    @Drokster 6 месяцев назад

    Someone already suggested doin a full body day but adding to gice that a bump! Also, for these types of vids it would be good to state where you think this lies for a range weekly volume targets for most people. Clearly this doesnt give you the OPTIMAL results. But good to know if you think this ners you say 50% of the possible gains, 60%, etc. I would imagine its 60%+ given were doing about 6 sets per muscle group

  • @etimezz
    @etimezz Месяц назад

    Would it be appropriate to do this 2x (and the 30 min upper body one) per week concurrently with recreational sports practice?

  • @thynaruto
    @thynaruto 7 месяцев назад

    Can you do one on time efficient pull day or push day?

  • @killerkhatiby009
    @killerkhatiby009 7 месяцев назад

    Dr. Wolf, would leg extensions using a slightly inclined bench, ankle straps, and a height adjustable cable machine be a quad exercise you recommend?
    This way you can set the cable height to emphasize the resistance in the bottom stretch half of the movement while also sticking your knees far enough forward off the raised head of the bench to get full knee bend and maximum ROM. Seems like it hits all the boxes, especially for someone working out at home who may not have access to a dedicated machine or just wants more ROM in the deep stretch portion than a machine can offer.

    • @gischalav
      @gischalav 7 месяцев назад

      Yea bro me i just lean back grab seat instead of handles
      Whatever helps increse bottom rom

  • @user-yh7zc9ke4s
    @user-yh7zc9ke4s 22 дня назад

    What was your heart rate? For me it would be like 180 for 30 minutes. 90 resting =(

  • @CarneGranada
    @CarneGranada 7 месяцев назад

    So I am genuinely curious: do we know why exactly lengthened partials are more hypertrophic? Is it because they create more tension? Would doing more lengthened partials require more recovery in that case? Or is it something else entirely that makes them more effective?

  • @symmetrydprk
    @symmetrydprk 7 месяцев назад +1

    can u do one that is fun fun based backed by enjoyment? kinda tired of these science bs ma dog

  • @josephparkes6412
    @josephparkes6412 5 месяцев назад

    Do you have any tips on pushing the reverse Nordic (close) to failure. I find it quite hard to gauge how close I am and I’m quite scared to fail on it haha

  • @syg1886
    @syg1886 7 месяцев назад

    Yes sir, now we waiting for the best back exercises 🫡

  • @xavierayayaell546
    @xavierayayaell546 7 месяцев назад +1

    This is bad ass

  • @1TieDye1
    @1TieDye1 7 месяцев назад +1

    Impressive reverse nordics. Goddamn

  • @pretty_flaco
    @pretty_flaco 7 месяцев назад

    did legs ( plus arms &core) this morning… single leg extensions, full rom leg press, heel elevated smith squats (poloquin cyclist squat), deficit RDL…. then machine single arm preacher curl, weighted dips, captain chair weighted knee raises, and to finish off kneeling cable ab crunches

  • @TheSLK66
    @TheSLK66 7 месяцев назад

    What about stiff-leg deadlift vs good morning? Saves you the axial fatigue.

    • @Bodyknowledge77
      @Bodyknowledge77 3 месяца назад

      That certainly works because it's the same hinge motion. I would use straps to eliminate the grip fatigue factor.

  • @rafael_ellanios2708
    @rafael_ellanios2708 7 месяцев назад

    For legs i love myo reps sets
    And for upper body myo reps Mach sets

  • @unicorn1655
    @unicorn1655 7 месяцев назад

    Would you consider doing full upper/lower splits?

  • @shlace7976
    @shlace7976 6 месяцев назад

    When you do the good morning, what would be good q? Do you only move your butt backward (or toward the ceiling) or do you also hinge at the hip? becuse im thinking of its benefital to hinge when you doing seated leg curl so would that be same with good mornings. Thank you

  • @michaelshultz8973
    @michaelshultz8973 7 месяцев назад

    Happy to see reverse nordics on here! They provide an amazing stimulus, and as a bonus they look super impressive.

    • @WolfCoaching
      @WolfCoaching  7 месяцев назад +2

      They’re cool! Glad you enjoyed the vid

  • @FrostyFingaz
    @FrostyFingaz 7 месяцев назад +3

    I need Boogz to make a reaction to this.

  • @bloopbloop2703
    @bloopbloop2703 7 месяцев назад

    would lengthened partials on the leg extension (using yoga blocks to increase range of motion and adjusting the seat back to get into hip extension be a good alternative to the reverse nordic? I find it super awkward and uncomfortable

  • @VegetaPrinceOfSaiyans
    @VegetaPrinceOfSaiyans 7 месяцев назад

    What are your thoughts on training just to the threshold of where you begin to noticeably fatigue in a set, basically at the first rep that bar speed slows down, or even before? Would reducing the fatigue by not coming near failure allow for faster recovery times? Could one potentially have such a reduced recovery time that daily training would produce negligible systemic fatigue?

    • @tanthai3653
      @tanthai3653 7 месяцев назад

      Accumulated fatigue would be much slower allowing for more sessions between deloads. Issue is hypertrophic stimulus is way lower. Can probably be balanced out by higher frequency and overall weekly volume to get equivalent stimulus

  • @giorgosygros1757
    @giorgosygros1757 7 месяцев назад

    cant you also superset the leg press with calves because the weights are very similar, the fatigue from calves is minimal, and i dont see any way some calves could interfere with quads

    • @WolfCoaching
      @WolfCoaching  7 месяцев назад +3

      Good point! You can also do that vs drop-setting

  • @str5485
    @str5485 5 месяцев назад

    Leg press hurts my back, any better alternative?

  • @TeslaRules1856
    @TeslaRules1856 7 месяцев назад

    Due to back issues I cant do good mornings . What is a good alternative or safer choice to add to the mix ? I already do the leg press (horizontal machine).

  • @TheHybrid350
    @TheHybrid350 7 месяцев назад

    Great

  • @noahgoris2234
    @noahgoris2234 7 месяцев назад

    Needs to be a video on least fatiguing leg day for my fellow leg day haters.

  • @Warrock1221
    @Warrock1221 7 месяцев назад

    but how do you load reverse nordic curls? is it not that important cause you just increase weight at leg press ?

    • @Natie-vw8vt
      @Natie-vw8vt 6 месяцев назад

      It's a difficult enough movement if down properly and full rom but you can try lifting yoru hand over head, holding weight over head or holding weight close to chest

  • @ShivaKumar-gs7nb
    @ShivaKumar-gs7nb 7 месяцев назад

    My gym doesn't have a calf raise machine :(

    • @KGafterdark
      @KGafterdark 7 месяцев назад +1

      Just do a single leg calf raise, easy to set up even outside of a gym

  • @Dehura
    @Dehura 7 месяцев назад +1

    Next full body in 30 min? 🤔😁

  • @ThibaultJ
    @ThibaultJ 7 месяцев назад

    No adductors?

  • @Jax-tw7cd
    @Jax-tw7cd 7 месяцев назад

    How about back❤

  • @LostInLatency
    @LostInLatency 7 месяцев назад +1

    I'm so confused...none of that hit any chest.

  • @pramathrevankar7379
    @pramathrevankar7379 26 дней назад

    What about glutes

  • @hoemey
    @hoemey 7 месяцев назад

    Dr Wolf (as well as fellow lifters), a genuine question: how do you stop making faces while lifting hard? I really don't wish to further age my face more than what time and gravity would, so what's the solution here? Or it's inevitable that lifting is just going to deepen those creases on one's face as those last reps get squeezed out?

    • @timk8258
      @timk8258 7 месяцев назад

      Peak incel

  • @watsonkushmaster3067
    @watsonkushmaster3067 7 месяцев назад

    I will guess - 30 minutes rest-pause set of barbell lunges on parking lot

  • @scottofscotts
    @scottofscotts 7 месяцев назад

    If I’m tight on time I’m not gonna spend it on calves rather get an extra set in on each of the other exercises.
    Also thoughts on reverse hyper?
    Or content for actual sports performance as it’s mostly hypertrophy work.

  • @gokukakarot1855
    @gokukakarot1855 7 месяцев назад

    For the algorithm

  • @lukeharris2622
    @lukeharris2622 7 месяцев назад +2

    ✝️💪

  • @Abe_3000
    @Abe_3000 7 месяцев назад

    Failing on a Nordic curl is... 😳

  • @zrpggamer
    @zrpggamer 7 месяцев назад

    My leg days are 30 minutes either way

  • @Bazilisk_AU
    @Bazilisk_AU 7 месяцев назад

    I love the exercise selection but god damn the form on the reverse Nordics is atrocious !
    Everything else... Perfetion.

  • @overtonpendulum2071
    @overtonpendulum2071 Месяц назад +1

    0:45 I Don't recommend this if you have any lower back issues.

  • @jajahaha5451
    @jajahaha5451 7 месяцев назад

  • @burtnation1357
    @burtnation1357 7 месяцев назад

    😮

  • @Jaxserson
    @Jaxserson 7 месяцев назад +1

    This isnt a leg day if it doesnt have squats

    • @kobemop
      @kobemop 7 месяцев назад

      The whole idea is to save on time... which he mentions in the video...

    • @joojotin
      @joojotin 7 месяцев назад +1

      Squats are overrated as hell.

    • @FrostyFingaz
      @FrostyFingaz 7 месяцев назад

      @@joojotin the most proven leg exercise is overrated???

    • @joojotin
      @joojotin 7 месяцев назад

      @@FrostyFingaz YES!

  • @secretiveplotter4018
    @secretiveplotter4018 7 месяцев назад +1

    there is no way i will do good morning bruh, last time i did that my homie asked my sexuality

  • @nemonucliosis
    @nemonucliosis 2 месяца назад +2

    Every fitness "content creator" is ow saying "science backed" to make the viewer think whatever they're saying is legit.

  • @octavianandron9635
    @octavianandron9635 7 месяцев назад

    Bro is.doing legs and then he flex his upper body. He s one of us. And who te heck can do nordic curls. Annoying:))

  • @Black-Circle
    @Black-Circle 25 дней назад

    terrible

  • @WiecznieNieNasycony
    @WiecznieNieNasycony 7 месяцев назад