3-Day Circuit Training (Day 2) - LEGS & ABS
WORKOUT OPTIONS:
- Do all exercises once, and then repeat 2 more times like a circuit (with a 10-second rest between exercises) OR
- Do each exercise for 3 sets (with a 1-minute rest between sets)
GOALS:
- For toning - aim for 15-20 reps per set
- For hypertrophy - aim for 8-10 reps per set
- For strength - aim for 3-5 reps per set
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Dumbbell Lunges - (All Views)
///// PRIMARY MUSCLES WORKED
GLUTES
- [R] Gluteus maximusQUADS
- [R] Rectus femoris
- [R] Vastus intermedius
- [R] Vastus lateralis
- [R] Vastus medialis///// SECONDARY MUSCLES WORKED
ABS
- External obliqueGLUTES
- [L] Gluteus maximus
- [L] Gluteus mediusHIP
-... -
Dumbbell Lunges - (All Views) - LEFT
///// PRIMARY MUSCLES WORKED
GLUTES
- [L] Gluteus maximusQUADS
- [L] Rectus femoris
- [L] Vastus intermedius
- [L] Vastus lateralis
- [L] Vastus medialis///// SECONDARY MUSCLES WORKED
ABS
- External obliqueGLUTES
- [R] Gluteus maximus
- [R] Gluteus mediusHIP
-... -
Seated Knee-Up - (All Views)
///// PRIMARY MUSCLES WORKED
ABS
- Rectus abdominisHIP
- Psoas major
- Psoas minorQUADS
- Rectus femoris///// SECONDARY MUSCLES WORKED
ABS
- External oblique
- Internal oblique -
Squats - (All Views)
///// PRIMARY MUSCLES WORKED
GLUTES
- Gluteus maximus
- Gluteus mediusQUADS
- Rectus femoris
- Vastus intermedius
- Vastus lateralis///// SECONDARY MUSCLES WORKED
ABS
- External obliqueHIP
- iliotibial band
- Sartorius
- Tensor fascia lataHAMSTRINGS
- Bicep... -
Crunches - (All Views)
///// PRIMARY MUSCLES WORKED
BACK
- Latissimus dorsi
- Teres majorCHEST
- Serratus anteriorABS
- External oblique
- Rectus abdominis
- Internal obliqueQUADS
- Rectus femoris///// SECONDARY MUSCLES WORKED
CHEST
- Pectoralis majorGLUTES
- Gluteus maximus
- ... -
Step-Up - (All Views)
///// PRIMARY MUSCLES WORKED
GLUTES
- Gluteus maximusQUADS
- Rectus femoris
- Vastus intermedius
- Vastus lateralis
- Vastus medialis///// SECONDARY MUSCLES WORKED
GLUTES
- Gluteus medius
- Gluteus minimusHIP
- Adductor longus
- Adductor magnus
- Adductor bre... -
Step-Up - (All Views) - LEFT
///// PRIMARY MUSCLES WORKED
GLUTES
- Gluteus maximusQUADS
- Rectus femoris
- Vastus intermedius
- Vastus lateralis
- Vastus medialis///// SECONDARY MUSCLES WORKED
GLUTES
- Gluteus medius
- Gluteus minimusHIP
- Adductor longus
- Adductor magnus
- Adductor bre... -
Sliding Rollout On Knees - (All Views)
///// PRIMARY MUSCLES WORKED
ABS
- External oblique
- Rectus abdominis
- Internal oblique///// SECONDARY MUSCLES WORKED
BACK
- Latissimus dorsiCHEST
- Pectoralis minorTRICEPS
- Triceps brachii, lateral head
- Triceps brachii, long head
- Triceps brachii, medial hea...