Bodybuilders, Don’t Neglect Hamstrings | BarBend [Video]

Even if you have quads that would bring tears of joy to a judge’s eye, you’re only as strong as your weakest link.

Unfortunately, many fitness enthusiasts dive too deep into the quad-building waters, swimming seemingly endless laps in an effort to develop strong, muscular thighs. However, putting all of your eggs into one basket isn’t a sound strategy for any endeavor, especially when it comes to constructing a well-balanced physique.

To drive home the importance of investing equal resources on your quads and hamstrings, legendary trainer Charles Glass shared some of his favorite leg training tips in a video published on his YouTube channel on Oct. 30, 2024.

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Forty years on the job gives you ample time to learn what to do, and more importantly, what not to do. And for “The Godfather of Bodybuilding,” it’s clear that spending too much time and effort on one body part—your quads, in this case—comes at a cost.

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