Lower-body workout - Intermediate Lower-body workout - Intermediate
Centr Team
28 Jul 2021
Sumo deadlift
Target: Glutes, quads, back
Form tips:
- Engage your core, keep your back straight and think about pushing the floor away as you lift up.
- Focus using your quads to drive your knees out, to stop them from caving in.
- As you stand up, your knees and hips should work together to lift.
- Squeeze your glutes as you rise up.
- If you're a beginner, close your fists around the bar to ensure it doesn't slip.
Plank on elbows
Target: Core
Form tips:
- Set up with your elbows directly under your shoulders.
- To maximize your core activation, tuck in your butt and squeeze your glutes.
Leg presses (high)
Target: Glutes, hamstrings
Form tips:
- Maintain a neutral spine and strong, activated core.
- Ensure your butt stays firmly planted as you lower the weight to prevent straining your lower back.
Calf press
Target: Calves
Form tips:
- As a small muscle group, it's important you don't overload your calves – start with a lighter weight.
- Aim to raise and lower to full height and depth, as much as your ankles will allow.
Stand in place lunges
Target: Quads, glutes, hamstrings
Form tips:
- Keep your core engaged and stable.
- Your knees should always point in the same direction as your toes to keep them from caving in.
- Control your lunges and don't rush through the movement – balance is key.
Glute bridge
Target: Glutes, hamstrings, core
Form tips:
- Initiate the movement by tucking in your hips and peeling your spine off the floor starting from your butt.
- Squeeze your glutes together as you lift up.
