Bodybuilder Michal “Krizo” Krizanek is gearing up for his next contest. On April 7, 2026, he showcased an intense leg day workout less than six weeks from taking to the New York Pro stage.
While shoulder injuries can ruin bodybuilding careers, that wasn’t the case for Krizo. He bounced back in 2025, taking fifth place at the stacked Pittsburgh Pro. With time to adjust his training and nutrition, he managed to secure bronze at the prestigious New York Pro in his next outing.
Michal Krizo is in a unique position this season; he qualified for the 2026 Mr. Olympia early, courtesy of his dominant win at the British Grand Prix Pro. Without pressure, he competed against the world’s best at the Prague Pro, finishing third, behind Samson Dauda and Martin Fitzwater. He broke down his peptide stack and diet ahead of the New York Pro, but now he’s sharing his exact leg training approach.
Michal Krizo’s Leg Day Workout 5.5 Weeks From the 2026 New York Pro
Find his exercises from the video below:
- Leg Extension Machine
- Hack Squat Machine
- Leg Press Machine
- Pendulum Squat
In his workout video, Krizo explained how he transformed his legs into a strong point. The biggest driver of change was dividing his leg workout into two days: one hamstring-focused, and one quad-dominant.
“I split my leg training into two days. I train hamstrings with calves and glutes and quads are trained separately. I do 3-4 exercises for quads, usually four. Three exercises for hamstrings, sometimes four. One to two exercises for glutes and two for calves. I think that did the trick for me,” Michal Krizo shared.
In the off-season, leg training isn’t as intense; Krizo trains them just once a week.
“In the off-season, I don’t go as hard on legs. I train it all in one day. It’s only four exercises, three exercises for quads, one for hamstrings, and one exercise for calves, and that’s all.”
Michal Krizo’s Men’s Open Trajectory
Krizo is a surging Slovakian-based bodybuilder with impressive momentum. He boasts some of the biggest arms in the IFBB Pro League. Moreover, from season to season, he’s brought up weak points. His training sessions have been dedicated to building a stronger lower body and a thicker, denser back.
Having finished as high as seventh place at the 2023 Mr. Olympia, he’s proven he can stand against elite-caliber talent. Fans expect another breakout performance when he makes his way to the East Coast. The 2026 New York Pro is scheduled for May 8-9 in Teaneck, New Jersey.
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