Of all of the muscles that are worked out in the gym, leg muscles are probably the ones that are neglected the most.  This is more true with men than it is of women, simply because men tend to be more interested in having a well-developed upper body.  The shame of the matter is that men that do not work out their legs are actually hurting their chances of developing their upper body to its maximum potential.  The body works as a whole unit, not necessarily by its individual parts.  If you want to develop your entire body, you must include your legs in with the mix.

There are other reasons why you may also want to work out your leg muscles.  It might be that you have skinny legs, sometimes referred to as bird legs and would like to put on a little bit of muscle mass.  It is not always the easiest thing to do, especially because many men are genetically inclined toward having smaller legs.  That doesn't mean, however, that it is impossible and it certainly is well worth the effort if you are able to pack on some muscle in your lower region.

One of the best things that you can do in order to build your legs is to feed them the right foods.  Your leg muscles are the biggest muscles in your body, even if they seem to be underdeveloped.  You cannot expect these large muscles to grow and develop if you're not feed them a diet of protein, carbohydrates and the proper fats.  If you're working out your legs on a regular basis, you should be eating a lot of food on a regular basis.  Don't just stuff your face with any type of junk food, however, that will just make you fat.  Eat five or six well-balanced meals every day that are designed to feed your muscles.  You can also supplement your diet with a high-quality protein shake two or three times a day.

As your legs begin to develop, you'll also be able to build your upper body, both in strength and size.  This is something that many people who are regular in the gym have not yet grasped.  Your upper body depends on your legs in order to grow.  If you are putting mass on your lower body, you are developing the largest muscles in your body and they will assist you in growing your upper body which is very important to most men and women alike.

The final piece of this puzzle is that you must rest your leg muscles in between workouts.  The resting time is whenever the muscles heal and prepare themselves for the next time that you work out.  Many people only work the muscles three times per week but you have to listen to your body and you may find that working them once or twice a week is sufficient to help your leg muscles to grow.