Volko Krull Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Hi folks, I just found this very old picture of Swiss champion wrestler John Lemm. John Lemm Look at those legs ! They are far better balanced than those of modern day bodybuilders yet nearly as big. Also they look more natural and rugged, more like pure strength. Notice the slabs of muscle around his kneecaps ! My question is which exercises and routines did the real oldtimers (pre 1940) use to build this incredible leg look of power ? I read that Lemm could squat (ass to the grass in those days) with over 500 lb. best regards, Volko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omari Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 His legs are nothing compared to a Tom Platz to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 What I wonder is why guys enjoy eyeballing and critiquing other dude's appendages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico300zx Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 His legs are nothing compared to a Tom Platz to be honest. I wonder what platz is up to these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 My legs look about like that. Probably a bit bigger, and, because they belong to me, much sexier. Just do lots of squats. No mystery here. -Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomcgui Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 There's a webpage that has links to the old time strongmen books, workouts and pamphlets. I think something like sandowplus.uk or something or maybe google sandow, oldtime strongmen to find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Sprawl Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 do your legs really look like that? the last vid i saw of you they didn't seem to look like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 do your legs really look like that? the last vid i saw of you they didn't seem to look like that. They look better than that. In fact, on the whole, that guy's about a 6 and I'm a 10. -Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I'm with Wes. do your legs really look like that? the last vid i saw of you they didn't seem to look like that. They look better than that. In fact, on the whole, that guy's about a 6 and I'm a 10. -Rex That's not what my sister said, hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Sprawl Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 do your legs really look like that? the last vid i saw of you they didn't seem to look like that. They look better than that. In fact, on the whole, that guy's about a 6 and I'm a 10. -Rex lmao, ok jose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoC#3 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 My question is which exercises and routines did the real oldtimers (pre 1940) use to build this incredible leg look of power ? you answered you own question, I read that Lemm could squat (ass to the grass in those days)with over 500 lb. Get your squat up and your legs will grow. In the last 4 months, all i have done for my legs is squats and i have put 2'' on them. In the middle of a squat session the other day they measured just over 33'' around the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidenfan Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Platz, pftt. Best legs of all time go to "Capt" Kirk Karwoski Freeze the video at 42 seconds - his legs are the same size as his waist 1000 x 2 reps squat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidenfan Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 This guy has some legs - I like his attitude too, my kind of lifter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Sprawl Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Platz, pftt. Best legs of all time go to "Capt" Kirk Karwoski Freeze the video at 42 seconds - his legs are the same size as his waist 1000 x 2 reps squat umm what the hell? lol that guy has RIDICULOUS legs! another guy who has some awesome leg development is Mirko Filipovic. he's not a weight lifter, he's a kick boxer and MMA fighter, but he's got some gigantic horse legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Here's a guy with big legs http://img265.imageshack.us/i/1518730247lqfu0.jpg/ And don't hand me any of that "But he's on stuff". So was Kirk. -Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Here's a guy with big legshttp://img265.imageshack.us/i/1518730247lqfu0.jpg/ And don't hand me any of that "But he's on stuff". So was Kirk. -Rex Isn't that Flex Wheeler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Here's a guy with big legshttp://img265.imageshack.us/i/1518730247lqfu0.jpg/ And don't hand me any of that "But he's on stuff". So was Kirk. -Rex Isn't that Flex Wheeler? Sure is. -Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Brouse Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 You should all be ashamed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 It depends how far back you go but squats were not a mainstay exercise for many way back due to the lack of squat stands etc. Still some pretty good development though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidenfan Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Bodybuilder Trey Brewer sure got the leg genes didnt he? Rediculous Legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoC#3 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 http://www.straighttothebar.com/images/pos...aulanderson.jpg Paul Anderson had massive legs. Thigh measurements of up to 40'' have been mentioned on various websites. 350+ at 5'9''. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico300zx Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 My legs look about like that. Probably a bit bigger, and, because they belong to me, much sexier. Just do lots of squats. No mystery here.-Rex well Rex at least i have PROOF that my legs are that big what about you? rico http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?autocom...si&img=8969 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 My legs look about like that. Probably a bit bigger, and, because they belong to me, much sexier. Just do lots of squats. No mystery here.-Rex well Rex at least i have PROOF that my legs are that big what about you? rico http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?autocom...si&img=8969 ROFL, Rico, that's messed up :laugh http://www.straighttothebar.com/images/pos...aulanderson.jpg Paul Anderson had massive legs. If I start squats, can I do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidenfan Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 That is funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kormaz Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 My legs look about like that. Probably a bit bigger, and, because they belong to me, much sexier. Just do lots of squats. No mystery here.-Rex well Rex at least i have PROOF that my legs are that big what about you? rico http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?autocom...si&img=8969 Lol! You had me for a second there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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