Leg Workout Plan



Warm-up

    5-10 minutes
  • Light cardio such as jogging or jumping jacks to get your heart rate up and loosen your muscles.
  • Dynamic stretching for legs

Squats

    3 sets of 10 reps
  • Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and holding a dumbbell in each hand.
  • Squat down until your thighs are parallel to the ground, then push back up to the starting position.

Lunges

    3 sets of 10 reps on each leg
  • Stand with your feet together and hold a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
  • Take a big step forward with your right foot and lower your body until your left knee is bent at a 90-degree angle.
  • Push back up to the starting position and repeat with your left leg.

Calf Raises

    3 sets of 12 reps
  • Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand at your sides
  • Slowly raise your heels off the ground as high as you can, then lower back down.

Step-Ups

    3 sets of 10 reps on each leg
  • Place a bench or step in front of you and step up onto it with your right foot.
  • Step back down with your left foot, then repeat with your left foot.

Hip Bridges

    3 sets of 10 reps
  • Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
  • Lift your hips up towards the ceiling, squeezing your glutes and hamstrings.
  • Hold for a few seconds, then lower back down.

Cool-down

    5-10 minutes
  • Stretching for the lower body

Additional Information

It's important to adjust the weights and reps based on your fitness level and goals. If you're just starting out, start with lighter weights and gradually increase the weight as you become stronger.

Rest for 60-90 seconds between sets and 120-180 seconds between exercises.

Aim to train muscle group 2-3 times per week, giving your muscles time to recover and rebuild between workouts.


Information about the Leg muscles

The leg muscles are a group of muscles located in the lower part of the body. They include the quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, and glutes. The quadriceps are located on the front of the thigh and are responsible for extending the knee joint. The hamstrings are located on the back of the thigh and are responsible for bending the knee joint. The calves are located on the back of the lower leg and are responsible for flexing the ankle joint. The glutes are located on the buttocks and are responsible for hip extension.


Interesting Leg Facts

Here are a few but you can definitely find more online

  • The longest bone in the human body is the femur, which is located in the thigh. It is approximately 50 cm long in adults.
  • The largest muscle in the human body is the gluteus maximus, which is located in the buttocks. It helps to extend the hip joint and rotate the thigh outward.
  • The average person takes approximately 10,000 steps per day, which adds up to about 115,000 miles over a lifetime.

The exercises provided in the workout section should grow and strengthen those legs!