Get ready to up your next visit to the gym with the help of our in-house fitness expert, Amanda Lee. If you’ve ever been hesitant to use machines during your workout (raises hand!), consider today your beginner’s guide to lifting weights. Below, Amanda is walking us through six ways to use machines for stronger, more defined legs. We’ve included brief tutorial videos for each exercise so you can feel 100% comfortable working out with the machines. Use this routine for your next leg day at the gym.
The Routine:
Smith Squats
Smith Split Squats
Smith Hip Thrusts
Leg Press
Lying Leg Curl
Leg Extensions
Repeat for three sets of 12-15 reps.
The Move: Smith Split Squats
Repeat for three sets of 12-15 reps.
Switch legs and repeat the movement.
The Move: Smith Hip Thrusts
Repeat for three sets of 15 reps.
Repeat for three sets of 15 reps.
Repeat for three sets of 15 reps.
Repeat for three sets of 15 reps.
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