Workout 101- Leg Press Workout

User Workout Submitted by Luke Thompson

If you want a workout that is guaranteed to add size and strength in the lower body, this is the plan for you. Many people who train legs simply do not understand that the way in which you execute the exercise can have a direct impact on the results you achieve. For instance the leg press many be one of the easiest leg exercises that you can think of doing when training legs. However, this simple enough movement does have specific techniques that are utilized and should be outlined when doing legs. You cant just throw in random exercises in a variety that has no thought or flow to it. Each time you train specific thins such as technique, sets, reps and exercise selection must be outlined in a fashion that allows for progressions and results to take place. The below workout does just that! For more information on the Leg Press make sure to check out the Leg Press video in the Workout 101 video series here 

Week 1

Day 1

Exercise Sets Reps Muscle Group
Machine Leg Press Both Legs 4 12 Legs
Barbell Walking Lunge 4 8 Legs
Seated Machine Leg Extension Alternating Legs 4 15 Legs
Prone Machine Leg Curl Both Legs 4 15 Legs
Machine Leg Press Both Legs 4 15 Legs
Standing Calf Raise 4 25 Legs
Seated Calf Raise 4 20 Legs