leg day Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Thu, 02 Mar 2023 12:21:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png leg day Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 This is the Best Way to Set Up for Bulgarian Split Squats https://yourdailysportfix.com/this-is-the-best-way-to-set-up-for-bulgarian-split-squats/ Sun, 05 Mar 2023 12:54:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=22208 If Bulgarian split squats aren’t a part of your leg day split, what are you doing? They are great for building muscles in your quads, hamstrings, glutes, and even your calves. These target different areas of your lower body depending on the angle of your upper body as you lower into the squat.  View this […]

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]]> If Bulgarian split squats aren’t a part of your leg day split, what are you doing? They are great for building muscles in your quads, hamstrings, glutes, and even your calves. These target different areas of your lower body depending on the angle of your upper body as you lower into the squat. 

The only excusable reason to exclude this killer move from your workout is because the setup is just so annoying. It seems impossible to get the perfect angle without hobbling around for a while to get the correct footing and posture. Fear no more because there is a hack to get the perfect setup for Bulgarian split squats every single time.

So, how do you set up for them and get it right on the first try–no hobbling needed? Start by bending the leg of your back foot so that your foot is resting on the bench (or whatever surface you are using). Then, you’re going to bend all the way down so that your back knee is resting on the ground. Once it is on the ground, adjust your front foot so that your leg forms a right angle. Once you have this leg set up, simply stand up and begin your squats with perfect form!

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]]> Squat-Proof Leggings You Need in Your Closet https://yourdailysportfix.com/squat-proof-leggings-you-need-in-your-closet/ Sat, 11 Feb 2023 08:35:42 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21974 There is little in this world worse than finding out your favorite leggings don’t pass the squat test. If you don’t know what we’re talking about, we’re referring to the inevitable moment when you squat and the material of your leggings is stretched. It is at this moment you find out if they are see-through. […]

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]]> There is little in this world worse than finding out your favorite leggings don’t pass the squat test. If you don’t know what we’re talking about, we’re referring to the inevitable moment when you squat and the material of your leggings is stretched. It is at this moment you find out if they are see-through. If you plan on wearing leggings for leg day, check out these verified squat-proof leggings.

Gymshark Flex High-Waisted Leggings

Gymshark is a beloved brand by most gym-goers, and these leggings are no exception. The material is thick enough to keep you covered and provide a bit of compression. What more could you ask of a pair of leggings?

Girlfriend Collective Compressive High-Rise Leggings

The Girlfriend Collective might have the most inclusive size range we’ve ever seen, so you are sure to find a pair that fits perfectly. These leggings are even made of recycled water bottles!

Lululemon Align High Rise Leggings

The leggings that have taken over TikTok and Instagram had to make the list, of course. These leggings are simultaneously comfortable, flattering, and squat-proof, making them a great choice.

Alo 7/8 High-Waist Airlift Leggings

These moisture-wicking, double-knit leggings are the best. They stretch perfectly with your body and are squat-proof!

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]]> The Best Dynamic Stretches for Leg Day https://yourdailysportfix.com/the-best-dynamic-stretches-for-leg-day/ Sat, 28 Jan 2023 12:12:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21880 In order to get the most out of your workout on leg day, you need to make sure you’re stretching and warming up your legs properly. Stretching before your leg exercises helps prevent injury and improve mobility. Dynamic stretches are best before a workout because they help to warm your muscles up. These are the […]

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]]> In order to get the most out of your workout on leg day, you need to make sure you’re stretching and warming up your legs properly. Stretching before your leg exercises helps prevent injury and improve mobility. Dynamic stretches are best before a workout because they help to warm your muscles up. These are the best dynamic stretches for leg day!

Front-to-Back Leg Swings

Front-to-back leg swings are exactly what they sound like. One leg at a time, swing your leg from front to back 10 times. Repeat on the other side. 

Side-to-Side Leg Swings

Similar to the last stretch, you’re going to focus on one leg at a time. Extend your leg forward a bit and swing it side to side 10 times each. If you need to hold on to a wall for balance, you can. 

Cossack Squats

Start by bending one knee and extending the other leg out to the side. In an alternating motion, switch your side lunge side to side 15 times.

Froggy Squats

In a squatting position, grab hold of your feet. Slowly hinge your glutes up as you straighten your legs. Keep hold of your feet and stay bent over your legs. Slowly squat back down into a low squat and repeat.

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]]> Barre Moves For Your Glutes You Can Do at Home https://yourdailysportfix.com/barre-moves-for-your-glutes-you-can-do-at-home/ Tue, 10 Jan 2023 12:14:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21714 If you are on vacation and don’t have access to the gym, try these barre moves with just a chair as a prop. You can strengthen the entire lower body with these low-intensity exercises, and you’re using your body weight as resistance. It shouldn’t take you longer than 15 minutes if you do three sets […]

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]]> If you are on vacation and don’t have access to the gym, try these barre moves with just a chair as a prop. You can strengthen the entire lower body with these low-intensity exercises, and you’re using your body weight as resistance. It shouldn’t take you longer than 15 minutes if you do three sets of each exercise, and you’ll really feel it working.

Pulsing Wide Plié

Place one hand on a chair and the other is straight out in line with your shoulder. Step your feet out to point to the corners of the room, with the legs externally rotated and turned out. Lower the hips in between the legs into a plié. The weight is centered between both legs, the torso is vertical, and the shoulders are relaxed. Bend both knees and lower the hips towards the floor start pulsing up and down for 20-30 seconds.

Barre Lunges

Place both hands on the back of a chair for balance, feet together. Step one leg back and then bend both knees lowering to just above the floor into a lunge, keeping the heel of the back heel up. Bring the leg to start position and alternate. Do 10 on each side.

Curtsey Lunge into Side Leg Lift

Stand on the right side holding the chair with the right hand, with your feet together in a small V. Bring the left leg behind the right leg, as close to the chair as you can, and bend both knees into a lunge towards the ground. Come back up and kick the left leg out straight to the side. Do 12 on each side.

Single Leg Dead Lift

Stand with the feet together and knees very slightly bent. Start to lift the left leg straight back, bringing your torso forward parallel to the ground, bending the right knee as you go down. Come back up to the start position and do 10 reps on each side.

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]]> Leg Day Exercises To Do Instead Of Squats https://yourdailysportfix.com/leg-day-exercises-to-do-instead-of-squats/ Mon, 09 Jan 2023 16:19:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21700 Sometimes you just don’t feel like squatting. Maybe you are having a weaker day, or you feel a little stiff, but that doesn’t mean you have to skip leg day completely. There are so many alternative exercises to squats that you can do that work just as well and target all the same muscles. Banded […]

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]]> Sometimes you just don’t feel like squatting. Maybe you are having a weaker day, or you feel a little stiff, but that doesn’t mean you have to skip leg day completely. There are so many alternative exercises to squats that you can do that work just as well and target all the same muscles.

Banded Lateral Walks

Place a mini resistance band above both knees and stand with your feet together with your hips back and knees bent. Step your left foot out to the side, followed by your right, and keep going for 5-6 steps, making sure you stay low and then come back the other way. Do this 4/5 times.

Staggered Stance Deadlift

Stand with one leg behind the other, the back heel should be off the ground, and take a kettlebell in one hand in front of your thighs. Push your hips back as you hinge the upper body forward, lowering the kettlebell down and keeping your back straight. Once you reach 90 degrees return to the start position. Do 10-12 reps on each side.

Good Morning Exercise

Stand straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and put the band underneath your feet and wrapped around your shoulders. Keeping the knees slightly bent and the back straight, push the hips back and the upper body forward, parallel to the floor. Feel the stretch in the hamstrings and come back up to start. Do 10-12 reps.

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]]> 3 Glute Exercises You Can Do at Home https://yourdailysportfix.com/3-glute-exercises-you-can-do-at-home/ Mon, 19 Dec 2022 08:08:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21459 If you want to strengthen your glutes, then you need to do exercises that isolate that area. These three exercises are good to do alone as part of your workout or as part of your warm-up or mobility exercises before a lower body workout. Exercises for your glutes are easy to do at home, you […]

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]]> If you want to strengthen your glutes, then you need to do exercises that isolate that area. These three exercises are good to do alone as part of your workout or as part of your warm-up or mobility exercises before a lower body workout. Exercises for your glutes are easy to do at home, you don’t need heavy equipment, and they won’t take up too much time. Here are three glute exercises that you can do at home

Leg Bridges

Lie flat on a yoga mat with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Your arms should be straight by your side. Push through the feet and start lifting the hips up towards the ceiling, squeezing the glutes at the top. Straighten one leg and point the toes, keeping the knees together and roll down to starting point. Keep the leg straight and go up and down 10 times pushing through the foot on the floor.

Banded Crab Walks

For this exercise, all you need is a resistance band. Put the band over both legs and place is above the knees. Hinge the glutes back and sit in a high squat. Start side walking slowly, against the resistance of the band, staying in the squat position. If you don’t have much room you can take two steps to one side and two steps back. Try to do 20 on each side.

Donkey Kicks

Start on all fours, with the hands underneath the shoulders and the knees underneath the hips. Engage the glutes and make sure the hips don’t sway. Lift one bent leg up towards the ceiling, making sure the foot is flexed, squeezing the glutes at the top. Bring down to the start position. Do 15 on each side. You can make it harder by adding some leg weights or putting a dumbbell behind the knee crease.

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]]> 5 Reasons Why Leg Presses Should Become an Essential Part of Your Leg Day https://yourdailysportfix.com/5-reasons-why-leg-presses-should-become-an-essential-part-of-your-leg-day/ Mon, 12 Dec 2022 12:03:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21419 If you’re looking for a way to take your leg day to the next level, including a leg press in your routine is a must. This gym machine comes with a long list of benefits, starting with these five. Beginner-Friendly If you’re new to working out and feel a little bit insecure, the leg press […]

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]]> If you’re looking for a way to take your leg day to the next level, including a leg press in your routine is a must. This gym machine comes with a long list of benefits, starting with these five.

Beginner-Friendly

If you’re new to working out and feel a little bit insecure, the leg press is the perfect machine to try because it’s pretty beginner-friendly and easy to use.

No Balance Issues

If you’re struggling to do some of the other complex leg exercises because they require balance, you don’t have to worry about that when working out with a leg press because you’ll be sitting the whole time.

Muscle Activation

One of the best things about leg press is that it targets several muscle groups that aren’t so easy to activate through other exercises, including the quadriceps, hamstring, and gluteal muscles.

Moving Heavy Weight

If you’re struggling to lift of a lot of weight doing other leg exercises, such as squats, consider trying leg press because you’ll be able to push heavier weights since you’re doing it from a seated position.

Better Squat Performance

If squats happen to be an essential part of your leg day routine, trying a leg press is a must because the exercises done here can have a positive impact on your squat performance.

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]]> The Best At-Home Workouts On YouTube https://yourdailysportfix.com/the-best-at-home-workouts-on-youtube-2/ Sun, 04 Dec 2022 08:07:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21287 If you don’t enjoy leaving the house in the winter, but still want to get your workout in, don’t despair! There are so many amazing at-home workouts for you to try on YouTube, you won’t have to miss the gym during the colder seasons! From the best warm-up videos to HIIT workouts, strength training, yoga flows and cardio […]

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]]> If you don’t enjoy leaving the house in the winter, but still want to get your workout in, don’t despair! There are so many amazing at-home workouts for you to try on YouTube, you won’t have to miss the gym during the colder seasons!

From the best warm-up videos to HIIT workouts, strength training, yoga flows and cardio home workouts, YouTube has you covered. Here are the top ones for you to try!

Pre-HIIT Warm-up

Before you start any workout, you want to warm up. The Body Coach, Joe Wicks, has the best warm up for a pre-HIIT workout.

Abs and Arms

If you want to focus on certain parts of your body, then check out Kayla Itsines. She has a variety of videos targeting all your body parts, like this video is specific to your abs and arms.

Lower Body Workout

Getting the legs and glutes in to shape is no easy feat, but with Tone It Up’s YouTube channel, you can try out an array of lower body exercise videos. All you need are some dumbbells or a kettlebell, and follow their lead!

Full Body Workout

If you don’t have time to waste and you want to get the most from your at home workout’s, then try these full body workouts. They target every muscle and you’ll definitely feel the burn the next day.

Yoga

If you haven’t heard of Yoga with Adriene, then you’re missing out. She has so many yoga videos for you to choose from, even if you are a beginner! She also shares meditations and general stretching videos.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> leg day Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Thu, 02 Mar 2023 12:21:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png leg day Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 This is the Best Way to Set Up for Bulgarian Split Squats https://yourdailysportfix.com/this-is-the-best-way-to-set-up-for-bulgarian-split-squats/ Sun, 05 Mar 2023 12:54:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=22208 If Bulgarian split squats aren’t a part of your leg day split, what are you doing? They are great for building muscles in your quads, hamstrings, glutes, and even your calves. These target different areas of your lower body depending on the angle of your upper body as you lower into the squat.  View this […]

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]]> If Bulgarian split squats aren’t a part of your leg day split, what are you doing? They are great for building muscles in your quads, hamstrings, glutes, and even your calves. These target different areas of your lower body depending on the angle of your upper body as you lower into the squat. 

The only excusable reason to exclude this killer move from your workout is because the setup is just so annoying. It seems impossible to get the perfect angle without hobbling around for a while to get the correct footing and posture. Fear no more because there is a hack to get the perfect setup for Bulgarian split squats every single time.

So, how do you set up for them and get it right on the first try–no hobbling needed? Start by bending the leg of your back foot so that your foot is resting on the bench (or whatever surface you are using). Then, you’re going to bend all the way down so that your back knee is resting on the ground. Once it is on the ground, adjust your front foot so that your leg forms a right angle. Once you have this leg set up, simply stand up and begin your squats with perfect form!

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]]> Squat-Proof Leggings You Need in Your Closet https://yourdailysportfix.com/squat-proof-leggings-you-need-in-your-closet/ Sat, 11 Feb 2023 08:35:42 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21974 There is little in this world worse than finding out your favorite leggings don’t pass the squat test. If you don’t know what we’re talking about, we’re referring to the inevitable moment when you squat and the material of your leggings is stretched. It is at this moment you find out if they are see-through. […]

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]]> There is little in this world worse than finding out your favorite leggings don’t pass the squat test. If you don’t know what we’re talking about, we’re referring to the inevitable moment when you squat and the material of your leggings is stretched. It is at this moment you find out if they are see-through. If you plan on wearing leggings for leg day, check out these verified squat-proof leggings.

Gymshark Flex High-Waisted Leggings

Gymshark is a beloved brand by most gym-goers, and these leggings are no exception. The material is thick enough to keep you covered and provide a bit of compression. What more could you ask of a pair of leggings?

Girlfriend Collective Compressive High-Rise Leggings

The Girlfriend Collective might have the most inclusive size range we’ve ever seen, so you are sure to find a pair that fits perfectly. These leggings are even made of recycled water bottles!

Lululemon Align High Rise Leggings

The leggings that have taken over TikTok and Instagram had to make the list, of course. These leggings are simultaneously comfortable, flattering, and squat-proof, making them a great choice.

Alo 7/8 High-Waist Airlift Leggings

These moisture-wicking, double-knit leggings are the best. They stretch perfectly with your body and are squat-proof!

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]]> The Best Dynamic Stretches for Leg Day https://yourdailysportfix.com/the-best-dynamic-stretches-for-leg-day/ Sat, 28 Jan 2023 12:12:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21880 In order to get the most out of your workout on leg day, you need to make sure you’re stretching and warming up your legs properly. Stretching before your leg exercises helps prevent injury and improve mobility. Dynamic stretches are best before a workout because they help to warm your muscles up. These are the […]

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]]> In order to get the most out of your workout on leg day, you need to make sure you’re stretching and warming up your legs properly. Stretching before your leg exercises helps prevent injury and improve mobility. Dynamic stretches are best before a workout because they help to warm your muscles up. These are the best dynamic stretches for leg day!

Front-to-Back Leg Swings

Front-to-back leg swings are exactly what they sound like. One leg at a time, swing your leg from front to back 10 times. Repeat on the other side. 

Side-to-Side Leg Swings

Similar to the last stretch, you’re going to focus on one leg at a time. Extend your leg forward a bit and swing it side to side 10 times each. If you need to hold on to a wall for balance, you can. 

Cossack Squats

Start by bending one knee and extending the other leg out to the side. In an alternating motion, switch your side lunge side to side 15 times.

Froggy Squats

In a squatting position, grab hold of your feet. Slowly hinge your glutes up as you straighten your legs. Keep hold of your feet and stay bent over your legs. Slowly squat back down into a low squat and repeat.

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]]> Barre Moves For Your Glutes You Can Do at Home https://yourdailysportfix.com/barre-moves-for-your-glutes-you-can-do-at-home/ Tue, 10 Jan 2023 12:14:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21714 If you are on vacation and don’t have access to the gym, try these barre moves with just a chair as a prop. You can strengthen the entire lower body with these low-intensity exercises, and you’re using your body weight as resistance. It shouldn’t take you longer than 15 minutes if you do three sets […]

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]]> If you are on vacation and don’t have access to the gym, try these barre moves with just a chair as a prop. You can strengthen the entire lower body with these low-intensity exercises, and you’re using your body weight as resistance. It shouldn’t take you longer than 15 minutes if you do three sets of each exercise, and you’ll really feel it working.

Pulsing Wide Plié

Place one hand on a chair and the other is straight out in line with your shoulder. Step your feet out to point to the corners of the room, with the legs externally rotated and turned out. Lower the hips in between the legs into a plié. The weight is centered between both legs, the torso is vertical, and the shoulders are relaxed. Bend both knees and lower the hips towards the floor start pulsing up and down for 20-30 seconds.

Barre Lunges

Place both hands on the back of a chair for balance, feet together. Step one leg back and then bend both knees lowering to just above the floor into a lunge, keeping the heel of the back heel up. Bring the leg to start position and alternate. Do 10 on each side.

Curtsey Lunge into Side Leg Lift

Stand on the right side holding the chair with the right hand, with your feet together in a small V. Bring the left leg behind the right leg, as close to the chair as you can, and bend both knees into a lunge towards the ground. Come back up and kick the left leg out straight to the side. Do 12 on each side.

Single Leg Dead Lift

Stand with the feet together and knees very slightly bent. Start to lift the left leg straight back, bringing your torso forward parallel to the ground, bending the right knee as you go down. Come back up to the start position and do 10 reps on each side.

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]]> Leg Day Exercises To Do Instead Of Squats https://yourdailysportfix.com/leg-day-exercises-to-do-instead-of-squats/ Mon, 09 Jan 2023 16:19:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21700 Sometimes you just don’t feel like squatting. Maybe you are having a weaker day, or you feel a little stiff, but that doesn’t mean you have to skip leg day completely. There are so many alternative exercises to squats that you can do that work just as well and target all the same muscles. Banded […]

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]]> Sometimes you just don’t feel like squatting. Maybe you are having a weaker day, or you feel a little stiff, but that doesn’t mean you have to skip leg day completely. There are so many alternative exercises to squats that you can do that work just as well and target all the same muscles.

Banded Lateral Walks

Place a mini resistance band above both knees and stand with your feet together with your hips back and knees bent. Step your left foot out to the side, followed by your right, and keep going for 5-6 steps, making sure you stay low and then come back the other way. Do this 4/5 times.

Staggered Stance Deadlift

Stand with one leg behind the other, the back heel should be off the ground, and take a kettlebell in one hand in front of your thighs. Push your hips back as you hinge the upper body forward, lowering the kettlebell down and keeping your back straight. Once you reach 90 degrees return to the start position. Do 10-12 reps on each side.

Good Morning Exercise

Stand straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and put the band underneath your feet and wrapped around your shoulders. Keeping the knees slightly bent and the back straight, push the hips back and the upper body forward, parallel to the floor. Feel the stretch in the hamstrings and come back up to start. Do 10-12 reps.

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]]> 3 Glute Exercises You Can Do at Home https://yourdailysportfix.com/3-glute-exercises-you-can-do-at-home/ Mon, 19 Dec 2022 08:08:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21459 If you want to strengthen your glutes, then you need to do exercises that isolate that area. These three exercises are good to do alone as part of your workout or as part of your warm-up or mobility exercises before a lower body workout. Exercises for your glutes are easy to do at home, you […]

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]]> If you want to strengthen your glutes, then you need to do exercises that isolate that area. These three exercises are good to do alone as part of your workout or as part of your warm-up or mobility exercises before a lower body workout. Exercises for your glutes are easy to do at home, you don’t need heavy equipment, and they won’t take up too much time. Here are three glute exercises that you can do at home

Leg Bridges

Lie flat on a yoga mat with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Your arms should be straight by your side. Push through the feet and start lifting the hips up towards the ceiling, squeezing the glutes at the top. Straighten one leg and point the toes, keeping the knees together and roll down to starting point. Keep the leg straight and go up and down 10 times pushing through the foot on the floor.

Banded Crab Walks

For this exercise, all you need is a resistance band. Put the band over both legs and place is above the knees. Hinge the glutes back and sit in a high squat. Start side walking slowly, against the resistance of the band, staying in the squat position. If you don’t have much room you can take two steps to one side and two steps back. Try to do 20 on each side.

Donkey Kicks

Start on all fours, with the hands underneath the shoulders and the knees underneath the hips. Engage the glutes and make sure the hips don’t sway. Lift one bent leg up towards the ceiling, making sure the foot is flexed, squeezing the glutes at the top. Bring down to the start position. Do 15 on each side. You can make it harder by adding some leg weights or putting a dumbbell behind the knee crease.

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]]> 5 Reasons Why Leg Presses Should Become an Essential Part of Your Leg Day https://yourdailysportfix.com/5-reasons-why-leg-presses-should-become-an-essential-part-of-your-leg-day/ Mon, 12 Dec 2022 12:03:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21419 If you’re looking for a way to take your leg day to the next level, including a leg press in your routine is a must. This gym machine comes with a long list of benefits, starting with these five. Beginner-Friendly If you’re new to working out and feel a little bit insecure, the leg press […]

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]]> If you’re looking for a way to take your leg day to the next level, including a leg press in your routine is a must. This gym machine comes with a long list of benefits, starting with these five.

Beginner-Friendly

If you’re new to working out and feel a little bit insecure, the leg press is the perfect machine to try because it’s pretty beginner-friendly and easy to use.

No Balance Issues

If you’re struggling to do some of the other complex leg exercises because they require balance, you don’t have to worry about that when working out with a leg press because you’ll be sitting the whole time.

Muscle Activation

One of the best things about leg press is that it targets several muscle groups that aren’t so easy to activate through other exercises, including the quadriceps, hamstring, and gluteal muscles.

Moving Heavy Weight

If you’re struggling to lift of a lot of weight doing other leg exercises, such as squats, consider trying leg press because you’ll be able to push heavier weights since you’re doing it from a seated position.

Better Squat Performance

If squats happen to be an essential part of your leg day routine, trying a leg press is a must because the exercises done here can have a positive impact on your squat performance.

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]]> The Best At-Home Workouts On YouTube https://yourdailysportfix.com/the-best-at-home-workouts-on-youtube-2/ Sun, 04 Dec 2022 08:07:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21287 If you don’t enjoy leaving the house in the winter, but still want to get your workout in, don’t despair! There are so many amazing at-home workouts for you to try on YouTube, you won’t have to miss the gym during the colder seasons! From the best warm-up videos to HIIT workouts, strength training, yoga flows and cardio […]

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]]> If you don’t enjoy leaving the house in the winter, but still want to get your workout in, don’t despair! There are so many amazing at-home workouts for you to try on YouTube, you won’t have to miss the gym during the colder seasons!

From the best warm-up videos to HIIT workouts, strength training, yoga flows and cardio home workouts, YouTube has you covered. Here are the top ones for you to try!

Pre-HIIT Warm-up

Before you start any workout, you want to warm up. The Body Coach, Joe Wicks, has the best warm up for a pre-HIIT workout.

Abs and Arms

If you want to focus on certain parts of your body, then check out Kayla Itsines. She has a variety of videos targeting all your body parts, like this video is specific to your abs and arms.

Lower Body Workout

Getting the legs and glutes in to shape is no easy feat, but with Tone It Up’s YouTube channel, you can try out an array of lower body exercise videos. All you need are some dumbbells or a kettlebell, and follow their lead!

Full Body Workout

If you don’t have time to waste and you want to get the most from your at home workout’s, then try these full body workouts. They target every muscle and you’ll definitely feel the burn the next day.

Yoga

If you haven’t heard of Yoga with Adriene, then you’re missing out. She has so many yoga videos for you to choose from, even if you are a beginner! She also shares meditations and general stretching videos.

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