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Leg Exercises

This is a calf raise. Can be done on a leg press machine, calf raise machine, or with dumbbells. Works the calf muscle. 

This is a lying leg curl. Muscles worked: hamstring. 

This exercise is a leg press.  Muscles worked: mainly the quadricep, but also hits the calves, glutes, groin, hamstrings, hip flexors, lower back and outer thighs.

This exercise is a leg extension.  Muscles worked: quadricep.

This exercise is a wall sit. Muscles worked: quads, hamstring, adductors. 

Squats

This exercise is a banded squat hold abduction. Muscles worked: hip abductor muscles.

This exercise is the goblet squat. (can use kettlebell instead of DB) Muscles worked: glutes, quads, hamstrings, lower back, core, and forearms.  

This is a Bulgarian split squat. It is great to add single leg and single arm movements to your exercise routine. 

This exercise is a Kettlebell Sumo Squat. Can be performed with a smith machine, squat rack or using a Dumbbell. Muscles worked: glutes, quads, hamstrings, calves, adductors, and hip flexors.

This is a Chair Squat. It is great beginner move. 

This exercise is a smith machine squat. Muscles worked: glutes, hamstrings, adductors, erector spinae, soleus, obliques, quads, and lower back.

This exercise is a smith machine sumo squat. Muscles worked: gluteus,hip flexors, quadriceps, hamstrings and inner thigh muscles.

This exercise is a squat press.  Muscles worked: the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, anterior and posterior delts (front and back of shoulders). 

This exercise is a TRX Squat Single LegMuscles worked: primarily targets the glutes and to a lesser degree also targets the abs, groin, hamstrings, hip flexors, lower back, outer thighs and quads.

This is a TRX squat. Muscles worked: primarily targets the glutes and to a lesser degree also targets the abs, groin, hamstrings, hip flexors, lower back, outer thighs and quads.

Lunges

This exercise is a reverse lunge. Holding a chair or wall is optional (more for beginners). This exercise works the glutes, quads, hamstrings and calves. 

This exercise is a lateral lunge. Can be done with a dumbbell, kettlebell or on a smith machine.  Muscles worked: glutes, quadriceps, adductors, calves and hamstrings. 

This exercise is a static lunge. Holding a chair or wall is optional (more for beginners). This exercise works the glutes, quads, hamstrings and calves. 

Glute Focused 

This exercise is a kettlebell swing. Muscles worked: hamstrings, glutes, quads, traps, rhomboids, delts, spinal erectors and abs.

This exercise is the deadlift. Deadlifts are a compound movement that work a lot of different muscles including the hamstrings, glutes, lats, rhomboids, traps, erector spinae, calves .. almost your whole body! 

This exercise is called box jumps. Muscles worked: glutes, hamstrings, quads, and calves. 

This exercise is called step ups. Muscles worked: glutes & quads.

This exercise is a hip thrust. Muscles worked: glutes and hamstring. 

This exercise is called the back extension. It works the glutes, hamstring, muscles that run up and down your spine and lower back. 

This exercise is called a Good Morning. It is a hip hinge exercise. Muscles worked: Lower back, glutes, and hamstring. 

This exercise is called a Dumbbell Good Morning. It is a hip hinge exercise. Muscles worked: Lower back, glutes, and hamstring. 

This exercise is a standing glute kickback. Muscles worked: glutes, hamstrings and core.

This exercise is a glute kickback. Muscles worked: glutes, hamstrings and core.

This exercise is a glute bridge. Muscles worked: glutes, hamstrings and core.

Disclaimer: The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider if needed. As a fitness trainer and health coach, I do not diagnose, treat, or cure any disease or condition. Results may vary, and you assume full responsibility for your health and well-being when participating in any fitness programs or following nutritional advice. 

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