Welcome back everyone! Today I wanted to give you guys something a little different: my leg workout today! I figured it was time to share one of my workouts with you all in case you want to give it a go yourself. I left the gym walking a little funny today, so I am expecting sore quads when I wake up! If you guys enjoy this type of post, let me know and I will include some more!

I am currently following my boyfriend’s workout routine. However, I thought it would be good to give some references of other fitness bloggers/influencers that I take workouts from! These are some trustworthy people that I recommend you follow or try a workout from:

  • Sophie Van Oostenbrugge: She was my go-to fitness girl when I began working out! Her plans provide so much information on how to individualize the plan she provides. She also goes by Gains By Brains. She posts videos on Youtube as well, where I get a ton of nutritious meal inspiration.
  • Hanna Öberg: Hanna is a beast! She is someone who showed me how to be confident in my skin and that being a strong woman is sexy. Her workouts are intense but you will definitely see improvement in your strength if you follow her workouts! She is also a mom so that just makes her even more badass.
  • Morgan Moroney: She is a great woman to follow for all types of fitness tips. What I love about Morgan is that she comes from a gymnast background, so not only does she share her tips for the gym, but she also has segments of sharing gymnastics tips! While I am no gymnast, it is cool to see a different type of athlete share her fitness tips.

Okay, now that you have some inspiration to get you motivated, here is my workout from today:

EXERCISE ONE:

Leg Press // 5 sets of 20 reps (5×20)

  • Make sure to warm up thoroughly, as this is the first exercise
  • Your feet should be close together and low on the platform in order to target your quads

EXERCISE TWO:

Leg Extension // 5 sets of 20, 15, 12, 10, 8 (5×20, 15, 12, 10, 8)

  • Add more weight to each set as the reps are lowered
  • Use full range of motion, making sure your legs bend all the way and then reach a full extension at the top of the movement

EXERCISE THREE:

Hack Squat // 4 sets of 8 (4×8)

  • Similar to leg press, your feet should be low and close together on the platform
  • Really focus on your depth, trying to squat to at least 90 degrees

EXERCISE FOUR:

Linear Hack Squat // 4 sets of 8 (4×8)

  • This is the same form and motion as a regular hack squat, just at a different angle that hits your quads differently

EXERCISE FIVE:

V Squat // 4 sets of 10, 8, 6, 6 (4×10, 8, 6, 6)

  • Progress your weight as you go
  • Focus on your range of motion, with similar footing as hack squat and leg press

EXERCISE SIX:

Walking Lunges // 3 sets of 20 (3×20)

  • Your back knee should lightly tap the ground each time
  • Stay consistent with stride length throughout the lunges

There you have it! I hope your legs burn as much as mine did after this workout. Pain is gain! Make sure to warm up properly and stretch when you are done.

Photo: Me on the leg press today.