Monday, December 17, 2012

2 Leg Exercises you should be doing

  1. Barbell Split Squat
    • Line yourself up under the bar as if you are to perform a traditional back squat. Feet shoulder width with toes pointed slightly out in order to reduce tension on the knees. Place two 2inch plates a full lunge in front of you. Rep per rep you are going to lunge forward while stepping on the plate in front of you bring your back knee down to a full stretch then reset and continue with the opposite leg.
  2. Dumbbell Hip Hinge
    • This routine is similar to the stiff legged squat and good mornings. The main difference is the use of the Dumbbells instead of the barbells. Dumbbells will take away just about all of the pressure from your lower back and focus it on the legs and glutues. Key is to make sure that each repetition you are pushing your hips back as if "sticking your butt out" while allowing the dumbbells to come down lined up with the legs.

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