STRETCHING
DeMayo stretched before each set of leg work. "It's the only way that I can unravel and undo the kinks that would otherwise crimp my legs like a knotted rope," he says. "It's crucial for injury prevention."
EXERCISES
Squats: 5-7 sets of 6-12 reps
Hack squats: 3-5 sets of 8-12 reps
Leg extensions: 3-5 sets of 10-12 reps
Lying leg curls: 3-5 sets of 8-12 reps
Stiff-leg deadlifts: 3-5 sets of 10-12 reps
Standing calf raises: 3-4 sets of 12-15 reps
Seated calf raises: 3-4 sets of 12-15 reps
Paul DeMayo v.s. Tom Platz