Lower Body Workout for Men
In my experience as a trainer and fitness coach, guys will make every excuse in the book to avoid working out their legs and lower body.
And I get it. I’ve been there too. It took me a good 5 years to realize the importance of a solid lower body workout.
What I’ve learned over the years is that lower body workouts are really so much more. First and foremost, they help maintain a balanced and proportional physique. Many guys focus only on their upper body because that’s what everyone sees the most. But that approach will eventually make things look a little ‘off.’ A ripped chest and arms don’t go well with skinny and flabby legs.
The second aspect involves strength. Your lower body is your foundation – it’s responsible for supporting your upper body and plays a big role in your overall flexibility and balance. By developing a stronger lower body, your total body strength and stamina will improve significantly.
Related to this is the issue of muscle size. Your legs are composed of some pretty big muscles. In fact, your hamstrings, quads, and glutes are some of the largest muscles in your body. This means that they’ll release more testosterone when exercised and developed, and trust me guys, this will have a huge impact on your overall workout efforts.
It will also have an impact on your metabolism. Your resting metabolism is directly related to your percentage of lean muscle mass – the more muscle you have, the higher your resting metabolism. And this means an easier time staying lean and toned. If burning fat is a concern of yours, improving your lower body routine can help a lot.
Lower Body Workout for Men
To help you get serious about your lower body fitness, I’m offering up a killer lower body workout for men that’s designed for both beginners and advanced weight lifters.
For all exercises, aim for the following sets and reps according to your own fitness level:
Beginner: 2 sets of 8-12 repetitions
Intermediate: 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions
Advanced: 4 sets of 6-10 repetitions
If you want to build muscle and strength, aim for the lower number of reps. If you want to tone up and burn more fat, aim for the higher range.
- 5-10 minute Warm Up on Treadmill or Bike
- Barbell Deadlift (view exercise)
- Barbell Squat (view exercise) – For a challenge, try one-leg squats!
- Leg Press Machine (view exercise)
- Seated Calf Raise (view exercise)
- Seated Leg Curl (view exercise)
- Seated Leg Extension (view exercise)
- Lateral Lunge (view exercise)
- Standing Calf Press with Dumbbells or Barbell (view exercise)
- 5 minute Cool Down and Stretching
Getting the Most Out of this Lower Body Workout
To get the most out of this lower body workout, I recommend following up with a high quality protein supplement like Combat Powder. It’s time-released, which means it will keep feeding your muscles for hours.
Something else that works really well for men is Fusion Purple K. This is a buffered creatine, so it won’t be hard on your system. But the results are amazing! Trust me, I notice major gains in strength and stamina from this supplement.
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