I had Dr. Eric Helms back on the Swole Radio Podcast to discuss optimal training for leg hypertrophy. We discuss: 0:52 quads - including discussion on squats, lunges, leg presses, smith machine squats, and hack squats 26:46 hamstrings - deadlifts, RDLs, good mornings, hamstring curls 40:42 glutes - necessity of hip thrusts and abduction work. Squat, hip hinge patterns. 49:31 calves - seated vs. straight leg calf raises, weighted stretch 56:29 adductors  57:41 Eric’s contest prep update Find Eric here: https://3dmusclejourney.com/ IG: @helms3dmj ------------------------------- Take your knowledge to the next level with the MASS Research Review: http://bit.ly/drswoleMASS (This is an affiliate link - I’ll receive a small commission when you use it) My e-books: https://askdrswole.com/ ------------------------------- Follow me on social media: YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/c/DrSwole INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dr_swole FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/drswole TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_swole/ ------------------------------- About me: I'm a medical doctor and pro natural physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. These will reflect the current expert consensus in the scientific bodybuilding community. I‘m lifetime drug-free and have been training since 2012. ------------------------------- Disclaimers: Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this podcast.