Today, I am going to give you a leg workout that is going to leave you feeling amazing in only 10 minutes. Yes, you can do the program a couple more times to make it 20 minutes but really 10 minutes 2-3 times a week along with a healthy balanced diet and cardio, you will be on your way. This workout only requires your body, a towel and a bench or chair. Simple, but effective.
1. Overhead squat - this targets the core, back and legs. Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart, with toes turned out slightly. Grab a rolled up towel with an over hand grip, hands shoulder width apart, and raise it overhead so your shoulders are roughly in line with your heels. Squat down as far as possible without letting your knees jut out past your toes. Return to standing. That is 1 rep. Complete 20 reps.
2. Scissor Lunges - this targets the legs and gets your heart rate up. Stand with feet hip width apart, hands clasped behind your head. Lunge forward with your left foot and lower yourself until your right knee almost touches the floor. Explosively push up and scissor your legs in midair, landing with your right leg forward. When you land, drop down, explode up and scissor again. Complete 20 reps.
3. Airplane extensions - this targets your core, lower back and glutes. Lie face down and extend your arms out at shoulder height, keeping your elbows slightly bent. Press your shoulder blades together and lift your arms, torso, and legs off the floor. Hold that position and bring your arms in front of you. Hold for 1 count, and then move them back. Lower yourself to the floor. That is 1 rep. Complete 20 reps.
4. One legged squat on the bench - this targets your legs. Starting with your right leg step up on the bench and let your left leg lower down into a squat. Lower down into the squat as low as you can without having your knees turn inwards or outwards. Bring your left leg back up and tap the bench. That is 1 rep. Complete 20 reps and then switch legs. This exercise requires balance so you may need to put the chair or bench by the wall.
Have a great leg workout!
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