Hey everyone! sorry, I was gone for a whole week! due to not feeling well, if any of you follow me on Instagram, then you probably read my post about endometriosis — having had it since 7th grade, among other things — and my symptoms are pretty severe, so I was absent from wordpress, socialContinue reading “Monday Mobility – Quads”
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Alternatives to the squat
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”
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”
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”
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