There are a few different machines in the gym for this- you can do them seated like me, or lying! If seated, place your ankles on top of the padded bar. Engage your core, and use your hamstrings to press down on the bar & think about curling it down underneath you. Use the resistance of the weight on the way back to starting position too.
Weight Reccomendations:
Beginner:14-40lbs
Intermediate:45-80lbs
Advanced:85-100lbs
*Modification: you can do these lying with medicine ball or band!
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LEG EXTENSION (4x12)
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...
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FORWARD LUNGES (4x10) PER SIDE
Step forward and slowly lower into a lunge, keeping your knee in line with your ankle, making sure not to slam your back knee on the floor, push the weight through the floor to stand back up. Do all on one side first, or alternating.
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: 3-10lbs
Intermediate: 12-25... -
HIP THRUST (4x12)
Use a barbell. 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: Try just the bar first or dumbbells
Intermediate: 15-35lb plates on each side of the barbell
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