Most people that are weight lifting and trying to get in better shape will avoid focusing on their legs. This is a mistake. Legs are an important aspect of any training program. Being one of your biggest muscle groups your legs can add a lot of power and strength to your body as will as ignite a fat burning furnace in your metabolism. The more you work your legs the stronger your entire body will become. As you work these large leg muscles you will increase your muscle mass and reduce fat.
You can unleash your body’s full potential when train your legs as well as your upper body. A complete home gym like a complete workout is not complete if it doesn’t include leg training. Most guys could blast through fitness plateaus if they spent more time training their legs. You need to target every part of your legs including: quadriceps, calves, hamstrings and also the thighs.
Effective quads exercises:
Squat – The squat is the ultimate muscle building exercise. Keep your form sharp to avoid injury and focus the tension in your quads for maximum results. Complete 15-20 reps of this exercise for maximum burn.
Lunge – One of the most challenging and demanding exercises you will ever do. Make the forward movements slow to engage the quads more. Hold 30-45 pound dumbbells at your sides and aim to complete 20-25 reps.
Killer calf blasting moves:
Calf Raises – Simple and effective. Avoid any rocking or bouncing. Make each raise and lower movement controlled. Try to squeeze and hold at the top of each raise. Complete as many reps as you can until failure.
Big hamstring exercises:
Deadlifts – A powerful compound move that will burn fat and build serious muscle. Always keep your back straight to avoid injury. You will be amazed at the difference this makes in your overall strength.
Ball Roll - With your back flat on the ground rest your heels on top of an exercise ball. Push your body up so your shoulders and heels are level with each other. Lift one leg in the air and roll the ball in towards your body with the other leg’s heel. Switch legs every rep.
Intense thigh exercise:
Leg Lifts – This will blast your thighs adding definition and volume. Simply lie on your back or side and keeping your leg straight lift it in the air and hold it for 1 second at the top of the movement.
Building stronger legs be the best thing you can do to reach your fitness goals. Guys that are neglecting their legs are missing out on huge opportunities to improve their bodies with less work. Workout smarter not harder. Next time you get on your home gym machines make sure you dedicate enough time to building your legs.