Table 2. Program design for exercises that primarily targeted the quadriceps and calf muscles.
Weeks 1–6 | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | Set 4 | Set 5 |
Day 1 | |||||
Split squat | 10RM | 8RM | 6RM | ||
1-leg calf raise | BWF | BWF | BWF | ||
Day 3 | |||||
Seated calf | 10RM | 10RM | 8RM | 8RM | 6RM |
Day 4 | |||||
Front squat | 8RM | 6RM | 5RM | ||
Leg press | 8RM | 6RM | 5RM | ||
Leg extension | 10RM | 10RM | 10RM | 10RM | |
Step-ups | 10RM | 10RM | 10RM | ||
Weeks 7–12 | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | Set 4 | Set 5 |
Day 1 | |||||
Bulgarian split squat | 8RM | 6RM | 6RM | ||
1-leg calf raise | BWF | BWF | BWF | ||
Day 3 | |||||
Seated calf | 10RM | 8RM | 8RM | 6RM | |
Day 4 | |||||
Back squat | 8RM | 8RM | 6RM | 6RM | |
Leg press | 10RM | 6RM | 8RM | 6RM | 6RM |
Leg extension | 10RM | 10RM | 10RM | 8RM | |
Step-ups | 5RM | 5RM | 5RM | 5RM |