How often is too often for legs

I do em twice a week, Monday and Thursday. I have a set routine though, more than just squats and calf raises.

"The science" says that 2x per week for major muscle groups is the sweet spot.

My only fear with doing squats exclusively is that you could be in danger of becoming imbalanced. Maybe throw some unilateral exercises in there. Single leg presses, bulgarian split squats, ect.

Unless you know how to manipulate the squat to incorporate all muscle groups, then you need to maybe do something to focus on your hamstrings. If you're trying to work strength and posture, then weak hamstrings will affect these. Throw in some rdl's, lighter for higher reps after squats. These will work your posterior chain. Beneficial.

I'd probably back off on calves that often. Unless you're actively trying to grow them, then once a week, standing for high reps are fine. The calves are what ground you to the floor, you need to work from the bottom up, even if it's for general strength.

i do legs twice week. weekday is usually shorter. plus or minus squats that day depending on time.

weekend is my longer day.

if your doing squats 2x week thats good. 3x could be ok for you depending on how fast you recover. i probably wouldnt do more than that. just my opinion.

With squats/lunges, basketball, running hills, and jumping exercises, I sometimes feel like I might be overdoing it. I try to get at least one rest day/week for legs.

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Don’t listen to this bs

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Squats and deadlifts work your calfs plenty. Nobody fails on those lifts because of calfs.

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Don’t listen to this bs

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Calfs are big time genetics

Some people with the best ones don’t even work out

I have that high arch with thin ankles, they will never grow. Bc my legs are so thick above the knee they look extra small

It’s about go muscles not show muscles for me anyway

Squatober says "Hi"

Twice a week seems to be more than enough provided you let your legs recover properly of course.

General rule of thumb is to not hit a body part more than twice a week.