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Short answer: Yes

Tbh I can't tell if this is a joke, but the answer is absolutely. You will max all-around ROI by training legs

Yes, also lower body workouts are actually more fun than upper body especially if you are trying to build strength etc

If you're a twink no, you don't. If you want to actually be taken seriously as someone who works out and cares about body aesthetic yes, you do.  

I would just hit legs once per week and change up the workouts if you're getting bored. Plus gives your upper body more time to rest between training sessions

From an aesthetic perspective you may be able to get away with it if you're not huge up top, but regardless I think a leg session every other week would be the minimum I would consider if I am in the gym regularly. 

My leg workouts are much more tiring than my upper body ones, I believe that is because there are more compound lifts. The extra work here is good for your metabolism, which will help with ripped look you are going for. Some of your largest muscles are in the legs and not only is it good to be balanced but it's also good for overall growth 

Yeah bud, let me tell you a story about someone (myself obviously). I didn't train legs often and did a ton of hiking last year - ended up fucking my right knee up after putting 70 miles on it in Glacier National. Went to PT and found out it's because I have weak hamstrings and hip muscles which puts more strain on my knees.

As you get older you want to ensure you have mobility and there are certain leg exercises you absolutely should be doing. It ain't all about aesthetics. I'm in my very early 30s and it was a good wake up call...

Yes, you’re gonna look retarded with pencil legs 

If you're a runner you will be surprised at how much lifting legs helps.  Big boost on your speed, running efficiency and recovery.  

Yes lifting legs is necessary. A physique looks so much better with strong/trained quads. It will make your look more fuller

Even aside from the aesthetics, lower body training boosts testosterone more than any other body part, which will help your other workouts.

A big set of wheels is aesthetic af dude. Automatic respect from me knowing the pain and consistency it takes to get a nice legs. In my opinion when I see guys with a decently built upper body and skinny ass legs it just looks weird.

Also, when you think about athletic movement pattern, the legs are always involved. That’s where a lot of power is generated. Leg workouts to me are the most fun because it’s always challenging and you can legitimately see what your physical limits are.

Echoing what everyone else said, but also, women love a nice pair of glutes almost as much as men do, so you'll be doing yourself a disservice in the dating market as well by avoiding training them. Just had to throw that in there since WSO is quickly devolving into an overpaid 20-something relationship help site lol.

Girls like a nice pair of legs, specifically because they can help your ass a lot, and a good ass is a benefit during sex for obvious reasons. You should work your legs, BUT I’ve had way more injuries with legs. Personally, I avoid lunges, since I’ve injured myself countless times with them, so do the movements that work for you

Doesn't matter. Your upper body won't see any progress either 100% so don't bother. 

OP please listen. Ever since Spring 21’ I’ve gotten into working out and running. I only do upper body workouts and run between 12-36 miles per week. I advise that you do one day of push-ups, one day of biceps with dumbbells, one day of shoulders with dumbbells, and one day of triceps, respectively during the week(s) spread out so you can spread out your training. Also, if you want to maximize muscle protein synthesis, you need to eat (at least get 30g of protein) 3-5 times per day. I’ve been doing intermittent fasting, so I typically only eat twice and maybe three times on a couple days out of the week. Also, I’m not fat or average, I’m skinny (6’0”, 150) but my muscles have good definition. I’m 23 and my goal is to be 165-170 by the time I’m 30 then try to retain or let it go a little. Side note, I love running more ;) which a lot of lifters despise. If you want diet tips, please PM.

yes

she'll enjoy more grabbing your calves during reverse cowgirl

Even if you want to train for pure aesthetics (which I think is vain and against the classical ideal of why a man would have a desire to be physically strong), you need to factor in proportions. You’re going to look like a doofus with fat biceps/chest and pencil legs. To me, you’ll look like a coward because it signals someone that lacks the courage to go through the most grueling workouts (legs), someone who only wants the short term gratification of an arm pump. Put it this way - which is more daunting and physically demanding: 2 hours of heavy bench press, or 2 hours of heavy squats?

Don’t be a little man. Read Bronze Age Mindset my brother/sister in Christ.

Haha I love how guys get defensive when you mention they lift to look more impressive to women but every other response here is telling OP to hit legs cos girls like it more 😂.

anyways yeah, I would hit legs. Strong hamstrings and core are essentials to athleticism and injury prevention. 

I love how people want to look strong without being strong. Here is the thing, if you are strong, you will look strong. Get those gains all over your body and cut your body fat and you will look good. Don't ignore your legs. You won't be able to carry your girl if she tries to jump on you, but your chest will look good in pictures.

Stronger legs from training from squats and deadlifts is going to mean a better physique and more bulk. The myth is that those exercises only train legs. Also can’t get the CNS rush after anything other than a heavy deadlift or squat

 FYI, squats is the best exercise for strengthening your abdominals