Over the past week I’ve written about the chest/shoulder, bicep/back and tricep/forearm exercises I currently perform as part of my weight lifting routine. It’s time for part four—legs! Out of all the exercises I do, legs are definitely the most challenging for me. I feel like I’ve been improving my strength, but I have a long way to get to where I want to be.
Quads rotation
- Squats
- Leg press
- Horizontal leg press
- Squat machine
- Hack squats
- Lunges
Hamstrings
- Hamstring curls
- Hyperextension machine
- Stiff-legged deadlifts
Calves
- Seated calf raises
- Squat machine calf raises
- Horizontal leg press calf extensions
In addition to these exercises, there are a few forms of cardio that I try to do on a regular basis that help work my legs—running, elliptical machine and stair climber. I don’t work out my legs as often as I’d like, but I’m hoping to make this a bigger part of my routine over the next few weeks.
Share with us—what exercises do you perform to keep your legs in shape?
