Advanced Workout (Day 2) - LEGS & ABS
WORKOUT OPTIONS:
- Do all exercises once, and then repeat 3 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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Barbell 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... -
Front Squats - (All Views)
///// PRIMARY MUSCLES WORKED
GLUTES
- Gluteus maximus
- Gluteus mediusQUADS
- Rectus femoris
- Vastus intermedius
- Vastus lateralis///// SECONDARY MUSCLES WORKED
BACK
- Latissimus dorsiABS
- External oblique
- Rectus abdominisHIP
- iliotibial band
- Sartor... -
Angled Leg Presses - (All Views)
///// PRIMARY MUSCLES WORKED
GLUTES
- Gluteus maximusQUADS
- Rectus femoris
- Vastus intermedius
- Vastus lateralis
- Vastus medialis///// SECONDARY MUSCLES WORKED
ABS
- External obliqueHIP
- iliotibial band
- Tensor fascia lataHAMSTRINGS
- Biceps femoris, lon... -
Leg Raises (Straight Leg) - (All Views)
///// PRIMARY MUSCLES WORKED
ABS
- External oblique
- Rectus abdominis
- PyramidalisHIP
- Tensor fascia lata
- Iliopsoas
- Psoas major
- Psoas minorQUADS
- Rectus femoris///// SECONDARY MUSCLES WORKED
SHOULDERS
- Anterior deltoid
- Middle deltoid
- Posteri... -
Roman Chair Side Bends - (All Views)
///// PRIMARY MUSCLES WORKED
ABS
- External oblique
- Rectus abdominis
- Internal oblique
- Pyramidalis///// SECONDARY MUSCLES WORKED
BACK
- Latissimus dorsiCHEST
- Pectoralis major
- Serratus anteriorGLUTES
- Gluteus mediusHIP
- Sartorius
- Tensor fascia l... -
Roman Chair Side Bends - (All Views) - LEFT
///// PRIMARY MUSCLES WORKED
ABS
- External oblique
- Rectus abdominis
- Internal oblique
- Pyramidalis///// SECONDARY MUSCLES WORKED
BACK
- Latissimus dorsiCHEST
- Pectoralis major
- Serratus anteriorGLUTES
- Gluteus mediusHIP
- Sartorius
- Tensor fascia l... -
Hanging Leg Raises (Bent Leg) - (All Views)
///// PRIMARY MUSCLES WORKED
ABS
- External oblique
- Rectus abdominisHIP
- Tensor fascia lataQUADS
- Rectus femoris///// SECONDARY MUSCLES WORKED
GLUTES
- Gluteus maximus
- Gluteus mediusHIP
- iliotibial bandQUADS
- Vastus intermedius
- Vastus lateralisHA...
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Incline Bench Sit-Ups - (All Views)
///// PRIMARY MUSCLES WORKED
ABS
- External oblique
- Rectus abdominisHIP
- Tensor fascia lataQUADS
- Rectus femoris///// SECONDARY MUSCLES WORKED
BACK
- Latissimus dorsi
- Teres majorCHEST
- Pectoralis major
- Serratus anteriorGLUTES
- Gluteus maximus
- ...