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I always think you should plan ahead when it comes to lifting so you don't waste any time.
So I've been thinking about the type of training I'll be doing eventually, and I'm starting to consider the necessity of really heavy leg movements. As a recreational lifter, my squat and deadlift have no real impact on anything besides my muscular development, and after a certain point, my legs are going to grow to a size at which I don't want to surpass; as well as a weight that is simply no longer healthy for my joints. Obviously I'd continue training legs however they wouldn't be a priority, more like maintenance.
So my question is this: What weight is enough?
I'm thinking if I can squat 425lb and deadlift 515lb my legs will honestly be large enough.
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>>40453083
what are your lifts at now?
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>>40453274
Right now 285 for 3x5 squat and 365 for 5. This isn't short term planning, I'm looking at the long term, so I'll still be squatting and deadlifting heavy for at least another year most likely.
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>>40453337
365 for 5 DL*
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>>40453337
gotcha. idk man, why are you lifting in the first place? what are your goals?
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>>40453400
Aesthetics is my main goal, however I like lifting heavy and lifting itself is probably my biggest hobby. I'm still technically a novice so I'm just strength training right now but I'm switching to a more physique driven program soon.
this is the sort of look I'm shooting for as of right now,
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>>40453440
If you're switching to a more physique driven/bb style program soon, then you won't be training to specifically improve 1rm, or even testing it often (if at all). I think your idea of getting your legs to a certain size, then just doing maintenance is pretty reasonable, but that size will not necessarily correlate to a specific 1rm like 425 squat or 515 dead. So it would probably be better to just have a certain look/size in mind, and re-evaluate once you get there.
As far as the "necessity of really heavy leg movements": squats are pretty crucial for building legs, but the style of training is quite different for bbers (e.g., narrower stance, higher volume, etc.). Same goes for the deadlift—the exercise and its variations can be quite useful for bodybuilders, but are generally programmed and performed much differently than they would be for powerlifters and other strength athletes.
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