Saturday, August 23, 2014

Feel the burn with these leg and butt workouts: at home or in the gym!


I love leg day, and I especially love the burn that comes along with it. These workouts can be done at home, or in the gym. There are also ways to modify them to intensify the workout, if your up for a challenge!

Skater Lunge: Start with your feet shoulder-width apart. Step your left foot directly behind your right leg and bend both knees into a lunge. Press from your right foot, to bring your left leg back to starting position. Thats one rep. Repeat on the other leg and alternate back and forth. Try this 15-20 times on each leg. 
Lunge and Kick: Start with your feet hip-width apart. Step your right foot to the side and sit into a lunge, with your chest upright. Shift your weight to your right foot and extend your left leg into a high kick. Return to starting position, into the lunge. That is one rep. Do this 15-20 times on this leg and switch. 
Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift: Stand with your left foot slightly raised off of the ground, while holding a dumbbell or kettle bell in your left hand. Bend forward while keeping the weight close to your body, and extending your left leg straight behind you. Return to your starting position. That is one rep. Repeat on this side 15-20 times, then switch legs. 
Double-Leg Hip Bridge: Lie face up with your feet flat on the floor, with your palms up, arms by your side. Keep the weight in your heels, and lift your hips up until your body forms a straight line from knees to shoulders. Hold it in this position for three seconds and return to starting position. Repeat this 15-20 times. 

Repeat this entire circuit three more times! Stay hydrated, and pump up your music! 








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