Showing posts with label Calves. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Calves. Show all posts

Sunday, January 19, 2014

4 Machines That Will Build Your Legs!


    The legs are the most hated body part to do. Many men gripe about "Leg Day" or don't even attempt to train their legs at all. Resulting in the "Tree" look (Very large upper body with super skinny legs. NOT A GOOD LOOK AT ALL!). On the other side, lots of women only use very small dumbbells or put very little weight on the leg machines. This results in not getting the toned legs they really desire. Whether you a man or a woman, you should train your legs well. They are the appendages we use to get around everyday. We use them to walk, sit down, and pick up things. Weak legs can result into lower back, hip, knee, and ankle injuries. Here are four machines that will build up your legs!


1. Leg Press



Leg Extensions




Leg Curls



Leg Press Calf Raises

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Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Muscle Building Leg and Glutes Workout



Legs and Glutes
4 to 5 sets

Barbell Squats (Heavy weight)
8 - 10 reps

Stiff-leg Deadlift (Heavy Weight)
10 reps

Leg Extensions (Medium weight)
12 reps
10 sec hold on last rep

Barbell Side Lunges (Medium weight)
12 reps
Image Credits: www.menshealth.co.uk


Glute Cable Kickbacks (medium weight)
12 reps

Barbell Calf Raises (Heavy weight)
10 - Max
Image Credits: www.moonfighting.com




Friday, August 28, 2009

Legs with Hips and Glutes Workout




Legs, Hips and Glutes
 3 - 4 sets/10 - 12 reps

Leg Press with Toes Pointed Outward



Side Lunges with Squat

Image Credits: bootcamp.freestyler.net

Image Credits: bootcamp.freestyler.net

Swiss Ball Leg Curls

Image Credits: workoutlabs.com


Plie' Squat on Tip of Toes

Image Credits: womenshealthmag.com

Single-Leg Calf Raise

Image Credits: spartafit.com