Quads getting too big

[oxnume]

I've been on the program for about 2.5 months and I've just hit BW squats. I measured today and I have whooping 22.5" legs
It's really starting to get a bit too big for my liking though and who knows how big they will be at 1.5xBW
Can I switch to 3x5 or something to lessen the effects?

[Rugger]

Yes, if you're worried about your legs getting too big, switch to 3x5. The lower volume will prevent a lot of hypertrophy, but you still want the CNS related strength gains, so continue to add weight.

Deadlifts have no eccentric portion, so they don't really cause a lot of hypertrophy. Make sure you continue to hit them hard, as I'm sure you still want a big back.

[Bluegreyhound]

22.5' thighs? That's not really big. I'd carry on with the lifting if I were you. Or if you disagree, do what Rugger says.

[holvoetn]

What are your stats like ? (age, weight, height, bf%, ...+ current lifts)

My thighs are 28" and I still don't think they are big but then again I am 86kg at 1m80 (5'11" ? ).

[Bluegreyhound]

I still don't see how 22.5 can be considered "getting too big". Mine are just under 23' and they look like this to me:



28' is a good size.

[guru]

I still don't see how 22.5 can be considered "getting too big". Mine are just under 23' and they look like this to me:



28' is a good size.

Yep, I'm only 5'3" & mine are 21.5". I would like them to be 25".

[lkreturns]

I've always questioned the practicallity, needless to say aesthetics of massive legs. Lower the volume...

[Bluegreyhound]

I've always questioned the practicallity, needless to say aesthetics of massive legs. Lower the volume...

Regardless, the OP thinks that 22.5 is massive when it is not.

[lkreturns]

I've always questioned the practicallity, needless to say aesthetics of massive legs. Lower the volume...

Regardless, the OP thinks that 22.5 is massive when it is not.

Agreed, 22.5 is pretty average. Once you get to 25-26 inches though, chaffing, find pants that fit,etc..becomes a problem.

[markg]

Mine are 22.5" at the widest point I can find on my thighs and they are like a splinter off one of those toothpicks. They are so far from massive it's hard to describe.

[eLvarouza]

Maybe the OP is 4' 0"!

[oxnume]

I'm 5'9" and 152lb
Age: 17
BF: 11.3% (the machine says this but it must be broken or something because I have quite a belly and some fat on my thighs as well )

Squats 160
BP 105
OHP 70
DL 165 (Form was completely off until recently, still not that great)

Maybe I'm not used to having big legs or something but it seems pretty big to me...

[eLvarouza]

Why do you not want big legs? If you're worried about things being out of proportion your body will definitely even itself out.

[oxnume]

I'm not even sure myself
But I'm also getting quite tired after squats, so I thought a lower volume might help.

[eLvarouza]

But I'm also getting quite tired after squats, so I thought a lower volume might help.

Get used to it, as it only gets worse (until you're intermediate and do light days). Part of the reason squats are so hard is because they tire you out so much. Make sure you're resting enough between sets: you should rest enough such that your muscles are recovered for the next set.