WEEK 1 DAY 5 - LOWER BODY

WEEK 1 DAY 5 - LOWER BODY

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WEEK 1 DAY 5 - LOWER BODY
  • LEG PRESS (5X10)

    Find a weight that challenges you, but allows you to keep proper form. Engage your core, slowly drop into a squat, keeping your core engaged & push through your heels. Make sure not to fully lock out your legs.

    Weight Recommendations:

    Beginner: 10-15lbs plates on each side
    Intermediate: 25-45lb...

  • CALF PRESS (4X20)

    You can use the squat press machine (adjust weight if needed), standing with dumbbells, or an actual calf press machine. Go slow & controlled, especially on the return motion. Use mind muscle connection to really squeeze your calves the whole time!

    Weight Recommendations:

    Beginner: 10-15 lbs on...

  • SUMO SQUAT (4X10)

    Stance should be slightly wider than shoulder width, toes pointed diagonally out. Engage your core as you sit back into a chair, drive the weight through your heels in the floor as you come back up to standing position.

    Weight Recommendations:

    Beginner: Try just the bar first or dumbbells
    Inter...

  • CABLE KICK BACKS (4X12)

    Lean your chest forward, engage your core, and kick your leg backwards with the resistance of the cable. Make sure you are not arching your back, move slow & controlled & drive the weight through your glute on the kick and the return motion

    Weight Recommendations:

    Beginner: 5-10lbs
    Intermediate...

  • KB DEADLIFTS (4X12)

    Stand shoulder-width stance with a kettlebell in front of you. Drop your chest, hinge your hips back, grab. the weight & stand straight up with the weight. Make sure you're engaging your core & using you hamstrings and glutes to lift the weight

    Weight Recommendations:

    Beginner: 5-10lbs
    Intermed...

  • FINISHER CIRCUIT

    If you wish to do it on your own, here are the exercises:

    Finisher Circuit:
    (40 seconds work / 20 second rest) 2 rounds

    - Static Lateral Lunge Pulses
    - Fire hydrants (R)
    - Fire Hydrants (L)
    - Jack knives
    - Jump squats w/ 3x Pulse
    - Plank