My routien currently is:

Mon: Bi's
Tue: Back
Wed: Chest:
Thur: shoulders
Fri: Traps & Tri's

I also squezze legs in there somewhere (sometimes Tuesdays) or do them on a Saturday. Unfortunately I am your typical gym pidgeon although I do have a valid excuse. I snapped my hip off about 4 years back and I could not exercise my legs at all for 3+ years due to doctors orders. I was in traction for a few weeks and on crutches for about 4 months. No running, training or anything bar swimming and walking. Its amazing how your muscles dissappear if you don't use them. I had legs a supermodel would have been proud of. I am now slowly getting back into legs but I sometimes get an uncomfortable feeling when pressing 200+kgs as with my knees bent its putting pressure on the plate and pins etc

 

In that case keiron I would suggest sticking at a reasonable weight and doing higher reps. Legs can actually respond really well to high reps. Look up a chap called Tom PLatz on google. He had one of the most famous sets of thighs and would routinely squat with 140kg for 50 reps!!

My best with this was about 22reps I think, and I had to go home straight away, without completeing the rest of the workout

Do the higher reps but also do more leg extensions. They are not the most ideal exercise for packing on size, but at least it should take the stress off the hip.

 

Tom Platz, the man with the jaw!

I have tried doing lighter weights and believe me I had to start right back at the beginning! However I have never tried to rep out 50 on a light weight. To be honest I find that I fatigue very quickly on legs due to their deterioration. If I try to run they lieterally give way under me, or did do for a while. I will give it a go tho, thanks!

Leg extentions fit highly into my leg workout for the reasons you have already stated. Squats are definately out. But the 45 degree press is slowing edging its way back in. Slowly but surely!

 

Stu, does your membership allow you to use Blackpool Sports Centre? They have barbells there, squats with dumbells are v hard especially on the back I find

Maybe try holding the dumbells down by your sides instead of on your shoulders? The trouble with this is that the arms tire quickly but............. worth a try It's how I do them at home

 

Afternoon Sis
The thing is, i reckon weight down by your side works more as a deadlift dont you think? Having the weight up high seems to help with my core stability as its harder to stabilise the high weight and whilst sore, possibly good for my back on the long term...

Mr E is helping me juggle my routine somewhat as i want to do 5 resistance days now instead of 3, so watch this space