Leg Workouts

Advanced Leg Workout – Time To Build Your Foundation

December 13, 2015 by Rob Denny 6 Comments

Time To Build Your Foundation Part 3 of 3 Part Series – Advanced Leg Workout

Let’s move on to your advanced leg workout. Once you are no longer challenged by your intermediate level squats, lunges, and isolation exercises it’s time to add some machines and “finishers”.

Again, you should always warmup and stretch before training sessions.

Begin your advanced leg workout with squats. Squats are the most effective leg exercise and should always be a part of your leg training. Always use a weight that you can comfortably (and safely) control. Continue to squat deeply and under control without bouncing at the bottom. Once you reach the bottom of your squat, drive the weight upwards until you reach the upright, start position and repeat. If your goal is toning and moderate strength gains continue with 3 sets of 12 repetitions. If you are interested in size, mass and greater strength gains then do 3 sets of 8 reps with heavier weights.

Intermediate Leg Workout – Time To Build Your Foundation

December 9, 2015 by Rob Denny 8 Comments

Time To Build Your Foundation Part 2 of 3 Part Series – Intermediate Leg Workout

Let’s move on to your intermediate leg workout. By now you are no longer challenged by your beginner level bodyweight squats and lunges, so let’s add some weight and additional resistance.

Again, you should always warmup and stretch before training sessions.

Squats. During this intermediate leg workout, you will need to have access to free weights, including barbells or dumbbells and a squat rack if available. Perform your squats with a barbell balanced firmly on your shoulders or a dumbbell in each hand. You can also perform squats with a weight plate, kettlebell or heavy dumbbell held at chest level.

Beginners Leg Workout – To Build Your Foundation

December 6, 2015 by Rob Denny 7 Comments

Time To Start Building Your Foundation – Beginners Leg Workout

Regardless of your sport or fitness goals, you need a solid base, a strong foundation, and that means leg training! This is the first of 3 posts I will do – a beginners, intermediate and advanced leg workouts. This beginners leg workout will start you on what you need – to hit those quads, hamstrings, glutes and calf muscles hard.

Many men new to strength or weight training focus on upper body exercises like bench presses, curls, shoulder presses etc… They completely neglect leg training. Women new to training tend to focus on weight loss and aerobic activities also avoiding direct leg training. In both cases, this lack of leg training leads to imbalances. To build a balanced, strong and stable physique that also prevents injury, you must train your legs. And ladies, if you truly want to slim down, tone up and burn fat, training legs is the way to go.