Legs

(Week 2, Health & Strength Split)
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Day Overview

Repeating lower body work to reinforce endurance, stability, and strength, with an emphasis on controlled, mechanical tension-focused movements. This supports joint health, balance, and agility, vital for aging well.

Exercises

  • Safety Bar Squat

    Squat using safety squat bar (cambers forward).

    Prescribed Sets:

    Perform 4 sets of 8-10 reps with an RPE of 8. Focus on controlled descent and explosive ascent, maintaining proper form to protect knees and hips.

    Working Sets:

    4

  • Hip Abduction Machine

    To perform the hip abduction machine exercise, sit on the machine with your back against the padded support. Adjust the seat height and backrest to ensure comfort and proper alignment. Place your legs inside the padded levers, ensuring that your knees are aligned with the pivot point of the machine. Grip the handles or the sides of the seat for stability. Begin the movement by pushing your legs outward against the resistance, focusing on squeezing your glutes and outer thighs. Keep your feet flexed and avoid arching your back. Slowly return to the starting position while maintaining control. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Prescribed Sets:

    Perform 3 sets of 12-15 reps with an RPE of 8. Emphasize slow, controlled movement to strengthen hip stabilizers.

    Working Sets:

    3

  • seated leg curl

    seated leg curl machine

    Prescribed Sets:

    Perform 3 sets of 10-12 reps with an RPE of 8. Focus on full contraction and controlled eccentric to enhance hamstring health.

    Working Sets:

    3

  • Calf Raises (Standing or Seated)

    Stand upright with feet hip-width apart, ensuring balance. For standing calf raises, lift your heels off the ground by pushing through the balls of your feet, engaging your calf muscles, then slowly lower back down. For seated calf raises, sit on a bench or chair with feet flat on the ground, place weight on your knees if desired, then raise your heels by pushing through the balls of your feet, and lower back down slowly. Keep your knees slightly bent or straight depending on variation. Maintain a controlled movement, avoid bouncing, and focus on squeezing the calf muscles at the top of the movement.

    Prescribed Sets:

    Perform 3 sets of 12-15 reps with an RPE of 8. Pause briefly at the top for maximum calf engagement.

    Working Sets:

    3

  • Glute Kickback Machine

    To perform the glute kickback on the machine, start by adjusting the machine to fit your height. Position yourself facing the machine with your knees on the padded platform and your feet resting on the footrest. Secure your knees under the padded lever. Begin the exercise by extending one leg straight back, keeping your knee slightly bent and your foot flexed. Focus on squeezing your glutes at the top of the movement. Slowly return to the starting position without letting the weight rest completely. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching to the other leg. Maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement and avoid arching your back.

    Prescribed Sets:

    Perform 3 sets of 12 reps per leg with an RPE of 8. Focus on squeezing glutes and controlled movement to support hip stability.

    Working Sets:

    3

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