If Doing Squats is not for you… Try something new Photo by Sven Mieke on Unsplash For most people, squats are the essential part of leg day. even more so for those who want work on their glutes and build strength in their legs – but as a personal trainer, I have had clients who weren’t fond ofContinue reading “Alternatives to the squat”
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Single leg kettlebell Deadlift
Kettlebell Deadlift variation An underrated movement that needs a lot of attention because it provides a lot of benefits that can go towards your compound lifts & also provides a means of working on balance & coordination, stability, core strength, hamstrings, and mobility of the hips, back and legs. In the above video, I am demonstratingContinue reading “Single leg kettlebell Deadlift”
The Barbell Front Squat
When it comes to squat variations, my strong suit is the front squat due to having strong quad muscles — in the video I demonstrate the front squat from the back side view, doing 135 lbs on the barbell & making sure to hit the 90 degree angle on the way down and bringing theContinue reading “The Barbell Front Squat”
Heavy never felt so good
Warm Up: Seated leg curl: 4 x 25, 20 lbs Kettlebell lateral lunges: 4 x 25, 4kg Single leg butt lifts: 4 x 25 Workout: Sumo deadlift: 6 x 2-3 (90%) 260 lbs Barbell back squat: 6 x 2-3 (90%) 200 lbs This was all I had done today because I had to get homeContinue reading “Heavy never felt so good”
Leg day 10.16 18
Warm up: Kettlebell stiff legged deadlift: 4 x 25, 4kg Kettlebell swings: 4 x 25, 4kg Clamshell with band: 4 x 25 each leg, red band Workout: Conventional deadlift: 6 x 5-6 @ 65% 1RM — 200 lbs Barbell back squat: 6 x 5-6 @ 65% 1RM — 145 lbs Front Squats: 5 x 8-10,Continue reading “Leg day 10.16 18”
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