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Teresa's Leg Routine

This can be done with NO weights, a weighted bar, dumbbells or medicine ball. 
 
Start with the following rep range and no weights.  Work up to 20 for all and add weights or sets as needed.
 
Alternate this routine with your typical leg workout using weight-bearing equipment.
 

 

Side Kicks with 1/2 squat 2 X 12 left, 12 right
Good Mornings 2 X 20
Walking Lunges 2 X 30 steps
Squats 2 X 15
   
   

 

Side Kicks

Lean almost horizontally

Balance on bottom leg

Kicks are VERY slow and controlled

"Tap" toe on floor between reps

 

Good Mornings

Bend over so tailbone is higher than shoulders

Use glutes and hamstrings to pull you upright

Don't arch your back

 

Walking Lunges

Use glute on front leg to push you up

Don't push off with back leg

Land in the down position

 

Squats

Go down far enough so hamstrings are parallel to floor

Keep back straight

Push straight up through ankles, do not lean forward

 

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