We did upper body already so wanted to give you a good lower body circuit also – this one is most effective with the same weights as i’m using or you can modify it to do at home!
- Barbell Squats – 3 Sets 8 Reps
- Hex Bar Deadlift – 4 Sets 8 Reps
- Stiff Leg Deadlift – 3 Sets 10 Reps
- Rowing Machine – 2 Sets 5 mins.
Barbell Squats: Place the barbell on the deltoid and traps. Stand with feet shoulder width apart. Bend your knees and sink your hips down until thighs are parallel to the ground. Keep you chest up with a slight arch in the back. Push through the heels and extend the legs.
Hex Bar Deadlift: Stand with feet shoulder width apart. Grab the handles, bend your knees and sink your hips down until your thighs are parallel to the ground. Keep the chest up with a slight arch in the back. Push through the heels and extend the legs.
Stiff Leg Deadlfit: Stand with feet shoulder width apart. Slightly arch your back and lean the torso over your feet. Reach for the ground until you feel a stretch in the hamstrings then raise you torso back to the beginning position.
Hamstring Stretch: Crouch down straighten one leg keeping the other bent. Reach for the straighten leg and hold for fifteen seconds.
Rowing Machine: Take a seat, strap you feet in and grab the handle. Push off the foot pad and straighten your legs while pulling the handle into the body as you slide back. Pull yourself forward using your feet until your seat reaches the front of the machine.