Get Bigger, Faster, and Stronger with this Quick Strength Leg Workout
Today’s…
Cardio Round 1…
For today’s cardio, we will be doing a 1 mile jog on the treadmill. This is a great way to get your heart rate up and the blood flowing. If it is nice outside, feel free to substitute this with a 1 mile run outside instead.
Circuit…
Stretch
To end the workout, stretch out those muscles to prevent soreness and injury. Recovery is the most important part after working out, so make sure to take care of your body and it will take care of you. Stretch it out for a total of 10 – 15 minutes depending on how much time you have.
45 Minute Strength Leg Workout:
Cardio:
– 1 mile run, pick up the intensity for the last .25 mile
Weights:
– barbell squat:
– 10 reps warmup
– 12 reps of 65 percent of 1 rep max
– 8 reps of 70 percent of 1 rep max
– 8 reps of 70 percent of 1 rep max
– 5 reps of 75 percent of 1 rep max
– 4 rounds of the following:
– 10 reps of dumbbell straight leg deadlift
– 10 reps of walking dumbbell lunges
– 10 reps of hip thrusters
Barbell Squat:
Dumbbell Straight Leg Deadlifts:
Walking Dumbbell Lunges:
Hip Thrusters:
Takeaways
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