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02.24.2013

Legs/Plyometrics – 2/24

Legs/Plyometrics:
-25 squats (warm up)

Giant Set #1
-box squats (pictured)
-jumping alternating lunges
-side leg lifts (standing or laying on side)
…rest & repeat 2-3x

Giant Set #2
-pop squats
-box jumps
-step ups
…rest & repeat 2-3x

Giant Set #3
-star jumps
-step through lunges (forward lunge into back lunge into forward lunge, etc.)
-donkey kicks
…rest & repeat 2-3x

*Feel free to add weights to any of these movements for an added challenge

TIP OF THE DAY: This type of leg/plyometric workout is a great addition to the bikini body series or for anyone looking to keep those legs tight. I alternate between a leg workout with heavy weights & traditional weight training movements (ie: barbell squats, leg press, lunges, etc) and a lighter weight/plyometric workout, such as today’s. The two compliment each other very well; plyometrics and the explosiveness they entail actually help build strength for more traditional weight training workouts!

I never show my legs much (maybe because I live in below zero weather =X), but they have always been one of my favorite body parts. Still, it’s always a struggle & takes added effort to keep them especially lean! Each individual must work to find the perfect combination of training to build muscle & keeping a body fat to have it be visible. Keep in mind…there is no such thing as “toning” a muscle – you either build it or it atrophies (breaks down).
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  1. Amanda Garcia-Rivera

    Love this workout! Question, how many reps do you do of each exercise?!

  2. Fitness Barbie

    Hi Amanda, I have a video on my YouTube channel to discuss this topic. Here is the link…

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRnHlpw6LNA

    Please feel free to email me if you have any more questions!

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