Sit with a flat back, engaged core & knees bent, place the padding in front of your ankles/shins. Push the lever up until your legs are almost straight in front of you, then slowy lower to starting position.
Weight Reccomendations:
Beginner: 30-40lbs
Intermediate: 45-70lbs
Advanced: 75-90+lbs
*modification: if you don't have access to this machine, you can choose any other exercise that works your quads like forward lunges, front racked squats, or heel elevated squats, etc.
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HIP THRUST (4x12)
Use a dumbbell. Support upper back on a bench/ thrust machine, press through your heels to drive your glutes up to a tabletop position, then slowly return back down.
Weight Recommendations
Beginner: 5-10lb
Intermediate: 15-30lb
Advanced: 35-45lb*Modification: do glute bridges on the floor w...
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CABLE GLUTE KICKBACK (3x12) PER SIDE
Lean your chest forward, engage your core, and kick your leg backwards with the resistance of the cable. Make sure you are not arching your back, move slow & controlled & drive the weight through your glute on the kick and the return motion
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: 10-20lbs
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RAINBOW EXTENSION KICK (3x10)
Starting on all fours, kick one leg back and draw a large semi-circle arch in the air with your foot, tapping the floor on both the far left and far right.
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