Hi everyone!
I've come back with a leg workout. Before I list all of the exercises I used in the video that I posted on my Instagram on 12.1.17, I wanted to explain reasons to why training your legs is so important and It is important to note that, leg day will help you live a healthier, injury free life.
The point of working-out when you are young is to prepare the body for and sort of slow down the ageing process. Lets face it, we will not stay young and vibrant all of our time on earth therefore, It is crucial to prepare and give it our best shot in this thing called life. Life is long and so why not treat your temple (your body) as if you care, which you really should!
If you're looking for a
complete physique, you won't get it without training your legs.
Here are some reason to why training your legs is so important
You’ll increase your metabolism.
It can also speed up your metabolism.
And when your body composition has more muscle, your whole engine runs faster.
You’ll relieve lower back pain.
If you sit for the majority of your day, odds are good that you
experience some back pain from weak hamstrings and short and tight hip flexors.
You’ll have superhero efficiency for everyday tasks.
Even if you aren’t an elite athlete, giving your
legs attention will pay off each and every day. Picking up boxes,
carrying groceries, or moving furniture will be easier when your lower
body is used to squatting down and hinging at the hips. Even if your
arms are strong, you’ll be more efficient when lifting heavy objects if
you squat down and engage those glutes and hammies instead of straining
your back.
Reduce the risk of injury
Neglect your lower half and you are running the injury gauntlet. Muscle imbalances, poorly conditioned hamstrings, and a lack of
mobility will lead to a number of issues such as low back pain and ACL
injuries. Squats, lunges and deadlifts will help develop your
hamstrings, build muscle around weak joints and help promote stability
and mobility.
What Are The Best Exercises For Legs?
Aside
from squats, any leg exercise is a good exercise, simply choose the
right exercise to fit your training schedule. Here is a list of some of
the more popular ones:
- Leg Extension (Quads)
- Leg Curl (Hamstrings)
- Glute Bridge (Glutes)
- Calf Raise (Calves)
- Leg Press (Quads/Hamstrings/Glutes)
- Lunges (Quads/Hamstrings/Glutes)
- Step Ups (Emphasis on Glutes)
- Box Jumps (Quads/Glutes/Hamstrings/Calves)
- What Muscles Are Involved In The Legs?
The
legs are made up of at least six notable muscles – quadriceps (front
leg), gluteus maximus (butt), hamstrings (back leg), calves (back leg),
adductors (inside thigh) and abductors (hips). Most of those individual
muscles can be broken down into even smaller categories, as each big
muscle is made up of at least two or three smaller muscles.
Please know, you DO NOT have to go to the gym EVERYDAY to take care of your body. A moderate 2-3 days per week will make you feel and look amazing!
Here is the rundown on my leg day for December 1, 2017:
1. Low box jumps x 12
2. Plank, hand walks x 12
3. Elevated lunges x 12
4. Box jump squats & pulse x 12
5. Heavy overhead bar squats x 12
6. Box 360 pulse squats x 12
Repeat these steps two more times!
Let me know of any questions.
Live well, Live strong!
Marsida
