Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Weight Workout - Legs

Weight Workout, Legs (perform this routine twice):
Focus on low weight, high repetitions…comfortable weight training. Do the weight or time that you can handle, and progressively build up.

1 - Lunges - with weights
10, 20, 30 or 40 lbs. - 10 reps each leg, alternating legs.

2 - Squats - with weights
10, 20, 30 or 40 lbs. - 10 reps - both legs at same time.

3 - Good Mornings - with weights
10, 20, 30 or 40 lbs. - 10 reps - with dumbbells/bar in hands at shoulder position, bend over to 90 degree angle with torso and rise to standing position.

4 - Clean & Press - with weights
10, 20, 30 or 40 lbs. - 10 reps - lift from the floor to hips, then to shoulders, then overhead extended and back down to floor (focus on a smooth, controlled flow).

5 - Wall Sit
30, 60, 90 or 120 seconds - against a wall with knees at a 90 degree angle.

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