Leg Workout Exercises - fit your day

Leg Workout Exercises

1. Squats

How to: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Lower your body as if sitting back into a chair, keeping your chest up. Push through your heels to return to the starting position.

Sets/Reps: 4 sets of 8-12 reps.

2. Deadlifts

How to: Stand with your feet hip-width apart and a barbell in front of you. Bend at the hips and knees to grasp the bar, then lift it by extending your hips and knees while keeping your back straight.

Sets/Reps: 4 sets of 6-10 reps.

3. Leg Press

How to: Sit on a leg press machine with your feet on the platform. Push the platform away by extending your legs, then slowly return to the starting position.

Sets/Reps: 4 sets of 10-12 reps.

4. Lunges

How to: Stand upright, step forward with one leg, and lower your hips until both knees are bent at about a 90-degree angle. Return to the starting position and switch legs.

Sets/Reps: 3 sets of 10-12 reps per leg.

5. Leg Curls

How to: Use a leg curl machine. Sit and place your legs under the pad. Curl your legs up towards your glutes, then lower them back down.

Sets/Reps: 3 sets of 10-12 reps.

6. Calf Raises

How to: Stand on the edge of a step or platform with your heels hanging off. Raise your heels as high as possible, then lower them back down.

Sets/Reps: 4 sets of 12-15 reps.

7. Step-Ups

How to: Use a bench or platform. Step up with one foot, bringing your other foot up to meet it, then step back down. Alternate legs.

Sets/Reps: 3 sets of 10-12 reps per leg.

8. Hip Thrusts

How to: Sit on the ground with your upper back against a bench. Roll a barbell over your hips, then lift your hips towards the ceiling until your body is in a straight line from shoulders to knees.

Sets/Reps: 3 sets of 10-12 reps.

Workout Tips:

Warm-Up: Always start with a warm-up to prepare your muscles.

Form: Focus on maintaining proper form to avoid injuries.

Rest: Allow adequate rest between sets.

If you need more information or additional tips, feel free to ask!



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