5 Lower Body Exercises That Should Be Included In Your Routine

Chad — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:07:35 +0000

Continuing with the theme from my last post, here are five exercises that you should include in your lower body workouts (but not at the same time):

1. Deadlift: Although this exercise strengthens pretty much the entire body, I recommend including it as a hip dominant exercise in your lower body routine.

2. Squat: One of the best overall strengthening exercises for the lower body.

3. Split Squat: Great unilateral exercise for strengthening the legs and improving stability at the hip. (back foot can be on the ground or bench as shown)

4. Glute Bridges: With the prevalence of hip flexor tightness and subsequent inhibition of the glutes, this is a great exercise to activate and strengthen this muscle. (can be done single leg as shown or double leg)

5. Multi-Directional Lunge: This is a great multi-funtional strengthening exercise that can be used as a great dynamic stretch as well.

(Bonus) 6. Romanian Deadlift, Single Leg: Because I’m partial to RDL’s, I couldn’t leave this one off the list. Great hamstring/hip movement.

Lower Body Tri-Set to Melt the Fat at Home!

Chad — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:53:59 +0000

Here is a simple tri-set for the lower body that can be done at home. It’s sure to get your thighs burning and help melt away the unwanted fat!

1. Reverse Lunge: Perform for 60 seconds and without resting move to exercise #2.

2. Lateral Lunge: Perform for 60 seconds and without resting move to exercise #3.

3. Squat: Perform for 60 seconds.

After completing the Squat, rest for 60 seconds and repeat the sequence two more times. Your legs will be begging for mercy! :-)

Chad Anderson, CSCS » squat

5 Lower Body Exercises That Should Be Included In Your Routine

Lower Body Tri-Set to Melt the Fat at Home!