{"id":1774,"date":"2018-06-25T14:00:04","date_gmt":"2018-06-25T14:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vshred.com\/blog\/?p=1774"},"modified":"2019-04-25T18:24:39","modified_gmt":"2019-04-25T23:24:39","slug":"legs-workouts-exercises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vshred.com\/blog\/legs-workouts-exercises\/","title":{"rendered":"Legs Workouts | 5 Essential Gym Exercises"},"content":{"rendered":"

Legs workouts need to include a variety of exercises because of the different muscles in your legs. Your leg exercises at home may not be working as well as you hope.<\/p>\n

It may be time to try working those legs out at the gym. Include these gym exercises in your leg workout routine<\/a> to make the most out of your gym time.<\/p>\n

Make the Most Out of Your Legs Workouts<\/h2>\n

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Pre-Workout Supplement<\/span><\/h3>\n

A pre-workout supplement goes great with your pre-workout meal to boost your performance at the gym. If you\u2019re worried about staying up all night because of pre-workout stimulants, try BurnPM<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It has a nitric oxide blend without any caffeine. It\u2019ll help your circulation throughout the workout but will not affect your sleep.<\/p>\n

Warm-Up Your Leg Muscles<\/span><\/h3>\n

When you get to the gym, spend the first 15 minutes warming up your leg muscles. Do 5 minutes of LISS cardio, then warm up your knees and stretch your hip flexors. This will help prevent injury and cramps<\/a> by boosting the blood regulation into the muscles.<\/p>\n

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Exercises You Need in Your Legs Workouts<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

1. Barbell Squats<\/span><\/h3>\n

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\nSquats are one of the essential<\/a> leg workout exercises for your\u00a0knees and hamstrings. Place your shoulders under the barbell and lift it up off the rack.<\/p>\n

Then slowly go down, careful not to let your knees go past your toes. This is to make sure you\u2019re targeting your hamstrings instead of your knees. Do 4 sets of 12-15 reps each set.<\/p>\n

2. Barbell Reverse Squats<\/span><\/h3>\n

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\nBarbell reverse squats are similar to normal barbell squats. But instead of squatting down, you step back with one foot and do a lunge. Do 4 sets for each leg with 10-15 reps in each set.<\/p>\n

3. Prone Hamstring Curls<\/span><\/h3>\n

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\nLie down on the machine and make sure the weights are on the soleus muscle of your legs. To do this exercise in proper form, keep your toes pointed out and your chest down. Do 4 sets with 10-15 reps in each set.<\/p>\n

4. Seated Leg Extensions<\/span><\/h3>\n

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\nSeated leg extensions focus on the quads of your legs. To target your outer quad muscles, keep your feet wider apart than your knees, and keep them close to target the inner quad muscles. Do 4 sets with 10-15 reps in each set.<\/p>\n

5. Seated Straight Leg Calf Raises<\/span><\/h3>\n

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\nGet on a seated calf machine for this exercise. Press your toes against the weight and press forward without using your knees. Make sure you stretch your calf during each rep. Do 4 sets with 10-15 reps in each set.<\/p>\n

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Watch the proper form for these exercises in this video from our youtube channel V Shred!<\/strong><\/p>\n