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”
Thick Tuesday — leg day
Warm up: Leg press: 4 x 25, 60 lbs Box step ups: 4 x 25 Kettlebell swings: 4 x 25, 8kg Workout: Sumo deadlift: 4 x 6-8 (60%) 175 lbs sumo deadlift: 3 x 6-8 (65%) 190 lbs Barbell back squat: 4 x 6-8 (60%) 135 lbs Barbell back squat: 3 x 6-8 (65%) 145Continue reading “Thick Tuesday — leg day”
Sore legs
Tuesday Warm up: kettlebell stiff legged deadlift: 4 x 25, 12 lbs standing hip abduction: 4 x 25, 30 lbs kettlebell swings: 4 x 25, 12 lbs Workout: Sumo deadlift: 3 x 190 lbs, 3 x 195 lbs (6 reps) Barbell back squat: 3 x 145 lbs, 3 x 155 lbs (6 reps) Barbell frontContinue reading “Sore legs”
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”
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