LEGS

Vol 2

Before you start find out  HOW THIS PLAN WORKS

Workout Plan

1. SINGLE LEG DUMBBELL STEP UPS

  • Holding onto dumbbells in each hand, position one foot on a knee -high box or bench to achieve approximately 90-degree bend at the knee
  • Using the opposite leg only, step up and down to the box keeping the back straight and the chin up throughout
  • REPEAT WITH THE OTHER LEG TO COMPLETE 1 SET

2. STANDING CALF RAISES

PERFORM THESE 2 EXERCISES BACK TO BACK WITH NO REST IN-BETWEEN

SEATED CALF RAISES

  • Whilst seated on a box or bench, position your toes on the edge of a platform with a weight on your lap

  • Lift and lower the weight by flexing and extending the ankles

  • Pause when on your tip-toes for each repetition

STANDING CALF RAISES

  • Whilst standing, position your toes on the edge of a platform with dumbbells in your hands
  • Lift and lower the weight by flexing and extending the ankles
  • Pause when on your tip-toes for each repetition

3. HACK SQUAT

  • Position your feet on the foot-plate approximately hip-width apart 
  • Keep your abdominals braced and your back on the seat throughout the movement
  • Squat to your desired tempo and range of motion (slow and controlled if in doubt)

4. PULSE LUNGES

  • Take up a lunge stance and lower into the lunge position to achieve a 90 degree bend in both legs where possible.
  • Maintain a straight back throughout and balance your torso throughout repetitions 
  • Try to move in an up and down movement as opposed to forwards and backwards.

5. INCLINE LEG PRESS

  • Position your feet equally on the footplates with your legs hip to shoulder width apart
  • Ensure that your knees are bent enough to allow for full range of motion
  • Adjust the safety bars accordingly
  • Push through the heels of your feet with control keeping the whole foot flat on the plate
  • Avoid locking the knees as the legs extend

6. SWISS BALL HAMSTRING CURLS

SWISS BALL BRIDGE

PERFORM THESE 2 EXERCISES BACK TO BACK WITH NO REST IN-BETWEEN

SWISS BALL HAMSTRING CURLS

  • Lying on your back, position your legs hip-width apart on top of the ball

  • Lift the hips off the floor as high as possible

  • Brace your abdominals by pulling your belly button towards your spine

  • Keeping the hips up, pull the ball back into the body by bending the hip and the knees at the same time

  • Slowly straighten the legs back out and repeat without dropping your hips until the set is complete

SWISS BALL BRIDGE

  • Lying on your back position the soles of your feet on top of the ball
  • Lift the hips off the floor as high as possible
  • Brace your abdominals by pulling your belly button towards your spine
  • Keeping the ball as still as possible, lift and lower the hips as high and low as possible without touching the floor
  • Tense your glutes when in the top position before lowering with control

Now COOL DOWN

It is important to finish your workout with a cool down. This could include 5-10 minutes of descending rhythmic aerobic exercise, using your bodyweight or your choice of cardio machine.

Then don’t forget your COOL DOWN STRETCHES

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WELL DONE!

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