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Leg Day

#gym #gymmotivation #gymratlifestyle #lifting #weightlifting

2024/12/20 Edited to

Leg day is critical for building lower body strength and stability, which is crucial for overall fitness and athletic performance. Incorporating squats, lunges, and deadlifts into your routine can enhance not just muscle growth, but also your ability to perform in other exercises. It's important to remember that leg workouts aren't just about aesthetics; they play a vital role in improving your functionality. Effective recovery techniques, including proper hydration and nutrition, can greatly enhance your performance in subsequent workouts. Additionally, integrating mobility drills can help maintain flexibility and reduce the risk of injury. To stay motivated, set specific goals for your leg day, whether it's increasing weight, achieving more reps, or simply mastering new movements. Engaging with the gym community through platforms like Lemon8 can provide support and inspiration, making your leg day a dedicated focus of your fitness journey. Remember, consistency is key to making progress, so find what pushes you and stay committed to those leg workouts every week.

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(Machines ONLY) Leg Day for beginners

Leg day can be tough, but it’s also one of the most rewarding workouts you’ll do! Starting out, remember that progress is built one step at a time—each rep, each set, brings you closer to a stronger version of yourself. Don't compare your beginning to anyone else's middle. Focus on form fir

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A Planet Fitness stair master machine, shown for a warm-up. Text overlays indicate a 3-minute warm-up at pace 5 for a leg day beginner.

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Planet fitness: leg day🦵🏽🔥

Warm up: stair master 3 minutes at 5 pace Leg press-12X3 Leg extension-15X3 Seated leg curls-12x3 Glute press-10x3 Hip abductor-15X3 Hip adductor 15X3 calf extensions- 40X2 Cool down: 2 miles on peloton #workout 🏋️ #formyworkoutgirliesonly #healthylifestyle2024 #planet fitnes

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Shy Girl Leg Day🥰💜

Shy girls deserve to get thicc too!! This is my go to leg day when I’m at a new gym or just wanting to be in my own little corner (everybody has those days!!) Can y’all tell by now that I LOVE a drop set🤭🤭 my legs were SHAKING after this workout. Like I was struggling to make it up the stairs a

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A collage of six images demonstrating a leg day routine, including back squats, leg press, leg extensions, leg curls, standing hip abductions, and hip adductions, with 'Leg Day Routine' text overlay.

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Two images show a person performing leg presses on a machine, illustrating the bent and extended leg positions, with 'Leg Press 3X10' text and butterfly graphics.

Leg Day Routine🫶💪

This is my leg day routine that I do once per week to hit quads, hamstrings, & glutes! I do another leg day each week as well that is more glute focused which I will be posting later this week! Try out this routine and let me know what you think! Be sure to stretch before and after and try f

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Beginner Leg Day!

Each exercise 3x12! #beginnerworkout #beginnerlegday #legdayforwomen #dumbellonlyworkout #workoutsforwomen

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A split image showing a person before and after a workout, with the text 'My GO TO heavy leg day (For lower body growth)'. The left side shows a mirror selfie, and the right side shows a back view highlighting glutes and legs.

my go to heavy leg day for lower body growth 🙂‍↔️

If you’re a beginner in the gym instead of single leg rdls, do deadlifts. ❤️ (gym edition) • add deadlifts and/or regular rdls as well #legday🍑 #bodytransformation #letschat #lowerbodyworkout

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How to Buil a Solid Leg Day for Toned Legs & BIG 🍑

let's talk about leg day – your favorite day of the week no doubt! As someone who's dealt with back injuries, building strong legs through powerful squats and deadlifts not only feels amazing but also keeps me lean and strong. I know not everyone looks forward to leg day, but trust me, it&#

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leg day edition

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Leg day workout video

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Yesterdays leg day that I swear by 🍑

- hip thrust 180 x 8 - RDL 80x7 - single leg press 125x8 - leg press 265x10 - hip abductor 140x10 - back extension 83x6 - single leg curl 10x6 - leg curl 70x8 #legday🍑 #legdayroutine #legdayforthegirlies #legsandglutesworkout #legdayworkout

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Big Girl Workout Routine: Leg Day #lipoedema

Filmed 10.2.24. So I have #lipoedema this means I carry weight in the lower half of my body and it is tough to lose weight in this area. Doing a killer leg day multiple times a week is a must! #workoutwithme #workoutmotivation #legday #plussize

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Athletic Leg-day 🔥

(Workout program link in my bio) #trainlikeanathlete #athlete #legday #mobility #mobilityroutine #mobilitytraining #fitnesstips #fitnessjourney

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5 static stretches for after a leg day workout!!

What is a static stretch?? It’s a type of stretching with little movement and a constant hold for a period of time. It’s most commonly done after a workout, when the muscle are already warm. This allows for less chances are pulling/straining the muscle. 1. Straddle forward fold: spre

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Prepping for Leg Day vs Recovering After✨

Prepping for Leg Day vs. Recovering After 🔥 Dynamic stretches are my go-to for warming up, while static stretches come in after my workout to help with recovery. Here’s a simple routine you can follow 💪🏻❤️‍🔥I always make sure to loosen up my hips and get everything ready for heavy squats and

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📌SAVE FOR YOUR NEXT LEG DAY! 📌🤌🏾

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Full Leg Day✨💙

Beginner friendly full leg day - oh, did I mention it’s dumbbell only?😏 Full Workout✨ 💙Deficit Goblet Squat - 4x10-12 💙B-Stance Bridge - 3x8-12 each 💙Hamstring RDLs - 4x8-12 💙Standing Abduction - 3x12-15 each 💙Close Stance Lunge - 3x10-12 each #legday #dumbbellonlyworkout #begi

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HOW TO: structure your leg day ~ for glute growth🍑

I’ve seen a common theme of people not structuring their workout properly ~ ✰ mobility & dynamic warmup ✰ compound/heaviest lift: whether that’s a concentric or eccentric for you specifically ✰ 2nd heaviest compound ✰ unilateral movement ✰ accessories or isolations workout

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A woman with braided hair and headphones sits on a leg extension machine in a gym, wearing a pink sports bra and red shorts. Text overlay reads 'leg day workout for nice thighs', with an arrow pointing to her quad.

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Leg day workout for nice thighs

In order to get nice thighs, you need to target your quads! On your next leg day, try this workout: Leg press (3 sets of 6-12 reps) - Position your feet low on the pressing platform (this will hit more quads) - Push the handles outward to unlock the machine - Lower the weight slowly until you

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ATHLETIC LEG DAY 🔥🦵

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1. Deadlifts- 2 warm up sets then 4 x 6-12 2. Leg press machine 3 x 10 plus a drop set of 10 after your last set (I did 12 and 12 for my drop-set but if I could go back I would have added weight and done 8 reps 3rd set with a 8 rep drop-set) 3. Bulgarian split squats 4 x 8-10 1. Leg curl

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Leg Day Workout - Glutes & Hamstrings 🍑

1: Eccentric Sumo Squat (4 x 8-10 reps) (4 sets): 2: Dumbbell Hip Thrust (10 reps) into KAS Glute Bridge (10 reps) 3: RDL (4 x 8 reps) (3 sets): 4a: Reverse Lunge (8 reps each) 4b: Cable Hamstring Curl (8-10 reps each) (3 sets): 5a: Cable Glute Kickback (8-10 reps each) 5b:

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Knee-Focused Leg Day!

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You don't need a ton of exercises in order to have a good workout! In fact, 3-5 exercises are typically the best range when it comes to leg days. Here’s a full leg day workout with only four exercises total! This takes about 45 minutes to complete and targets your glutes, quads, and hamstrings.

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Add this to your next leg day 🍑

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This will destroy your legs in the best way possible!!!! -Squats -Squat Pulse -Squat Pulse Hold -Sumo Squats -Lunges (isolated) -Lunge Pulse -Lunge Pulse Hold 45 seconds each exercise for 2-4sets!!! #athomeworkouts #workoutsforwomen #homeworkout #homeworkout #workou

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Leg day with diagrams

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leg day warm up with me

Workout program link in my bio🤩🏋️ #legdayworkout #gymlifestyle

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Leg Day Workout

⌚️Time needed: ~55 minutes (4 sets): 1a: Heel Elevated Goblet Squat (8 reps) 1b: Feet Elevated Weighted Glute Bridge (10-12 reps) 2: Step Up (3 x 7 reps each) (3 sets): 3a: Front Foot Elevated Split Squat (8 reps each) 3b: Kickstand RDL (8 reps each) 4: Quad Extension (3 x 8-

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Working out is challenging.. it’s hard constantly pushing yourself but not only is it so worth it… but it gets easier as you go. I LOVE the saying “nothing worth doing is easy” Don’t give up besties 🩷 Comment any questions you have 🫶🏻 and for more, follow my IG and Tiktok - Constant_growth_ #le

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Hamstring and Glute Focued Leg Day #legday🍑 #glutesworkout #glutegrowingtips #hamstringworkout #gymgirl

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BEGINNER LEG DAY

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A pink and black glute press machine at Planet Fitness, with text overlay indicating 'Glute press: 10X3 Each side'.

A pink and black hip abduction machine at Planet Fitness, with text overlay indicating 'Hip abduction 25X3'.

Planet fitness: Leg day!!

🫧Glute -10 X 5 each side (start light add weight everytime) 🌿Glute press- 10 X 3 each side (I started heavy and kept the weight) 🫧Hip abduction- 25 X 3 🌿Hip adduction - 25 X 5 🫧Glute bridge- 10 X 3 (do these as slow and controlled as possible) 🌿Calf extensions - 100 X 4 (same weight whole t

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A woman in workout attire holds a kettlebell in a goblet squat position, demonstrating a lower body workout. Text overlay indicates 'lower body workout ~ kettlebell only ~'.

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Two images illustrate a woman performing a kettlebell goblet squat. The left image shows the standing start, and the right shows the squatting motion while holding the kettlebell at her chest. Text indicates 'goblet squat 4x12'.

shy girl leg day

not familiar with the gym? is it really packed? not sure how to use the fancy equipment? I have the perfect, minimal equipment leg day for you! All you need is a kettlebell (one lighter & one heavier, or whatever you prefer for the exercises we will be doing!) Focus on time under tension

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LEG DAY WARMUP EXERCISE 🫶

some of my favorites i typically pick 4 drills and do anywhere between 8 to 12 reps each. i really, try to go for exercises related to what you will be training afterwards such as good mornings before deadlifts.. 🚨workout program link in my bio 💥 #leg in & out #legdayforthegirlies

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quick leg day routine! 💞

• 30mins • 3 sets of 12 warmup - 10min cardio of your choice barbell squats good mornings reverse lunges rdls #transform #lemon8challenge #legroutine #legworkoutroutine #legsandglutesworkout

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Leg Day Workout 👏🏻

⏱️50 minutes needed! (4 sets): 1: Sumo Squat (8-10 reps) into Pulse (6-8 reps) 2: KAS Glute Bridge (4 x 12-15 reps) (3 sets): 3a: RDL (8-10 reps) 3b: Side Lying Hip Thrust (8 reps each) (3 sets): 4a: Split Squat (8-10 reps each) 4b: Alternating Curtsy Lunge (12 reps) W

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An illustration demonstrates the Leg Swings exercise, showing a person swinging one leg forward and backward. The instruction "1x10ea leg" is displayed below the illustration.

An illustration shows the "Open/Close the Gate" exercise, depicting a person lifting their knee and rotating their hip. The instruction "1x5 ea (open and close)" is provided.

Dynamic Warmup for an Intense Leg Day🍑🍑

I cannot stress this enough, please do a dynamic warm up before you lift heavy. It prepares and oils up those muscles and joints to be able to support heavy weight through full range of motion. Try not to do any static stretches before your workout. Static stretches are stretches held for 30-60

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Let’s build our glutes✨ booty/leg day workout

Let’s build our glutes🍑🍑 Gym ootd: @dfyne.official berry impact w dynamic long sleeve! Cxde BAILEY to save & support🩷 More workouts on @grounds_app After warming up w mobility dynamic stretching: -barbell rdls 3x10 -KAS Glute bridges 3x10 -cable step ups 3x10 -glute medius kickbacks

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Intense leg day superset

There's few things I love more than a good leg day superset that will get my heart rate up and will have me wobbling out of the gym.. this is one of those supersets- and it targets both the hamstrings and quads so it's perfect for any leg day! Start by doing 8-12 reps of straight legged

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Knee Friendly Leg Day 🌸

A shy girl workout basically is a workout catered to those who struggle with a general feeling of ‘gymtimidation’, a term for feeling anxious, self-conscious and scared when in public exercise spaces. You can do this workout anywhere! All you need is a set of dumbbells and yourself! Choose a wei

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