Monday, October 30, 2017

The 4 Best Leg-Builders You've Been Skipping

I know, I know. It's not the most popular topic, but we need to talk about leg day—and what you can do to get your lagging legs back on track.

True, you wince at the thought of the muscle soreness you'll feel after working these four moves into your routine, but if you want serious results, you need to do serious work.

Think big, stay strong, and pump up those wheels!

Kettlebell Pistol Squat

Squatting with each leg separately means the muscles in each leg will have to work harder, but at the end of the day, both legs will be stronger.

Doing pistol squats with a kettlebell makes this move easier because you can hold the weight by the horns (sides of the handle) and keep it in the middle of your chest. This keeps the center of gravity where you want it.

Kettlebell Pistol Squat

Pro Tip: If you're not up to weighted pistol squats yet, use a body suspension strap to help you. Alternatively, practice with your own body weight to make sure your form is on point before adding extra weight. If you think...


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