Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Legs”
Squat with Side Leg Lift | Banded Squat with Lateral Leg Raise Exercise Demonstration Looking to get the most bang for your exercise buck? I am a big fan of combining exercises to create compound movements. In fact, that has become a key strategy I use when creating workout plans for my online personal training clients in order to maximize …
Squats overall are an amazing workout for the legs and glutes. Every fitness professional around tends to prescribe squats for leg strength as well as for calorie burn, since working your larger muscle groups burns more calories.
Learning the basic squat is your first goal on this front, but once you have the basics, it is important to mix up your workouts and add dimension to the moves.
The Standing Side Crunch with Leg Lift or Dancers side bend with knee lift is a great combination exercise that works your core as well as your external obliques, outer thighs and is an exercise move you can do anywhere.
Goblet Squats: Strengthen your lower body and elevate your fitness with the goblet squat! My comprehensive guide covers the benefits, step-by-step instructions, key form points, and variations to challenge yourself. Target your quads, hamstrings, glutes, and core for optimal results. Avoid common mistakes and master proper technique for a fitter, healthier you. Let’s goblet squat to success!
The best lying leg curl alternative can be done at home w/ stability ball. Fitbody Julie Lohre shows the hamstring ball curl ins to work glutes & hamstrings
Have you been perplexed at what muscles deadlifts work and how to have proper deadlift form? Find out now how this great exercise targets the glutes, hamstrings & quads. You can’t beat Romanian deadlifts for round out your glutes the right way!
Walking Lunges (Pictured with kick to the back) Walking lunges are a great exercise that incorporates stability, balance and strengthen the muscles in the lower body. It also helps to stabilize the abdominals and obliques. When the basic alternating lunge becomes too easy, try holding a set of dumbbells in order to increase the intensity. While walking lunges aren’t …
Alternating Lunge What is an alternating lunge? Alternating lunges are a great exercise that not only strengthens the muscles in the lower body, but also helps to stabilize the abdominals and obliques. When the basic alternating lunge becomes too easy, try holding a set of dumbbells in order to increase the intensity. Completing the exercise: – Stand tall. Step forward …
Standing Side Bend with Leg Raise Fit Body Fitness Model Kathryn Gleason demonstrates how to do this combination ab and leg exercise. Standing Side Bend with Leg Raise was last modified: March 7th, 2023 by Julie Lohre
Lift Off Lunge Lift Off Lunge was last modified: March 7th, 2023 by Julie Lohre
Side Squat Dumbbell Front Raise Side Squat Dumbbell Front Raise was last modified: March 7th, 2023 by Julie Lohre
Glute Kickbacks with Bent Knee The ideal glute exercise for women that want to target the gluteus maximus whether they workout at home or at a gym. Bent knee glute kickbacks are one of my favorite butt exercises because they can tone, tighten and strengthen all three muscles in your glutes. When you are looking for butt workouts for women …
If you’re searching for an exercise to target and tighten your rear end, look no further than the donkey kick back. Donkey kicks target the glutes in a way many other compound exercises can’t. This move can be completed with minimal equipment and can be modified for all fitness levels.
FITBODY Training Client, Dana, completes the Lifted Glute Pull Aparts exercise Lifted Glute Pull Aparts was last modified: March 7th, 2023 by Julie Lohre
Single Leg Glute Bridge Ready to build your booty from the floor? Let’s talk about the single leg glute bridge. Let me tell you, this exercise is all about toning those glutes and strengthening your lower body! Designed to engage and activate your glute muscles, the single leg glute bridge can help improve your overall posture, balance, and athletic performance. …
Activate your glutes with this simple at home butt exercise: Weighted Floor Glute Bridge Unlocking the Power of Weighted Glute Bridges: A Complete Guide You would be hard pressed to find a complete glute workout routine that does not include the weighted glute bridge. In fact, I consider this to be a must do butt exercise for the women that …
Lateral Band Walk or X Band Walk Exercise X Band Walk Exercise | Lateral Band Walk… Hitting your legs and glutes from home and without big equipment can be a challenge. After several knee injuries, I was introduced to X band walks or lateral band walks by a physical therapist and have been including them both in my own leg …
How to Hip Thrust with Barbell, Machine, or Dumbbells Proper Form & Variations from Hip Thrust Machine to Barbell Hip Thrust The hip thrust exercise has become increasingly popular in recent years, thanks in part to its ability to target the glutes and build a stronger, more defined posterior chain. Unlike traditional exercises like squats and lunges, which primarily work …
This exercise focuses on two areas, legs and shoulders. In this variation on lunges, we add a lateral raise and a directional component to the traditional exercise. By stepping out to the side of the lunge at 45 degrees we add an element of stability and rotation as well as adding an upper body movement with the lateral raises to …
Mastering the Air Squat: Your Ultimate Guide to Perfecting Form and Building Strength. Are you looking to boost your fitness game? Discover the benefits of the air squat, a fundamental bodyweight exercise that targets multiple muscle groups. Our comprehensive article offers step-by-step instructions, common mistakes to avoid, and pro tips for maximizing results. Whether you’re a fitness newbie or a seasoned pro, unlock the power of the air squat and take your workouts to new heights.
