On the 9th Day of Fitness my Swolemate gave to me: 9 Lady Lunges
It's Leg Day! Here's a go to Leg Workout using free weights. Lunge variations, and squats.
WORKOUT: Leg Day Burn
EQUIPMENT: Dumbbells, barbells and/or kettllebells, BOSU
TECHNIQUE:
- 2 COMPLEXes x 4 sets x 8 reps
- Complete each COMPLEX respectively eg: A1, A2, rest and repeat 4 times then complete B1, B2, B3, B4, rest and repeat 4 times
- Time: approx. 45s/ set (exercise)
- Tempo: Slow tempo (4,0,1,0) (4s lower, 0s pause, 1s raise, 0s pause)
- Resistance: 8th rep max (8th rep is difficult to complete)
- Rest Period: 15s between sets & 45s between complex
PROGRAM:
COMPLEX A: 4 sets x 8 sets @80% max (4,0,1,0)
A1. Squats w/ barbell
A2. Foam Roll Quads, Glutes and Hams (if available)
COMPLEX B: 4 sets x 8 reps (4,0,1,0)
B1. Bulgarian Split Squat Left Leg w/dumbbells or kettlebells
B2. Bulgarian Split Squat Right Leg w/dumbbells or kettlebells
B3. Walking Lunges w/dumbbells or kettlebells
B4. Jump Squats w/ BOSU ball
NOTES:
- For COMPLEX B variation: instead of reps use timed sets of 45s
- For lunge or split squat variations: try various load adjustments eg: holding a heavier single dumbbell rather than two, or holding weight above waist
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