Hey guys, I sure hope you’re reading for some Trainer Tuesday action! As I’ve recently mentioned, I’ve switched my workout plan up so that I do lower body weights one day, upper body weights another day, and a full body weights workout a third day. Before I was doing three days of full body workouts, and I started to feel like my body needed a little bit of a change up to challenge myself more. So far I’m loving the change and find myself feeling sore after almost every workout the last couple weeks!
Today I wanted to share with you a lower body workout that I came up with last week which I LOVE! It had my booty burnin’ and my quads screaming at me the entire time, and well into the next day or two. If you are more advanced, feel free to use heavier dumbbells than what I listed. If you’re just starting out or consider yourself to be a beginner fitness level, I would suggest using no weight or lighter dumbbells.
[Please consult your doctor or physician before starting any sort of new workout regimen.]
Questions:
- Do you split up your workouts into lower body/upper body days? If not, how do you plan your strength training days?
- Do you enjoy lifting upper body or lower body more?
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I’m a big fan of walking shuffles with the band. It works muscles so much differently than other exercises.
I do the same thing with workouts, a lower body day, an upper body day, and a full body day. Although since I’ve been home I’ve been doing Jazzercise with my mom, which combines high rep weights with aerobics! and great music!
how fun! i’ve heard of jazzercise but have never tried it. it’s nice to change things up every once in awhile!
I need you to come be my trainer!
I’m not very good about a consistent weight-training program. I do lift, and I usually split it biceps/back one day and shoulders/chest/triceps on another day, and legs on one of those days. But there are other weeks when I hardly do any weight-lifting at all. :/
i would love to!! i wish we lived closer! just like with anything else (i.e. running) i feel like strength training is something you have to just get yourself into a routine with. after i started pushing myself to do it a few times a week, i found that i really enjoy it. it’s really awesome especially when you start seeing the results!
I LOVE walking shuffles–and don’t do them nearly enough! Sounds like a good workout to me! YAH for squats!! Gotta love ‘em
oh yes, squats are so bittersweet! gotta love to hate them!
dare I say that this is “bootylicious!” haha. I usually do full body circuits but this looks like a good one to try solo for sure!
oh it sure is “bootylicious!”
it gets your booty burnin’ in no time!
This is a great workout! If we don’t have the bands, is there another exercise that you would recommend?? I haven’t workout in two days, so this will certainly get my “booty” in gear!
Have a great day!
hmmm you could do side leg raises. they get the outside of your hips and glutes pretty well too. the resistence bands are pretty cheap though – you can find them at Wal Mart!
Ooo awesome workout!! I love doing sumo squats…I totally feel it in my inner thighs haha. I try to do what you do- a day of upper body, a day of lower, and a full-body day. I feel like I’m more able to challenge myself that way!
yes, i love the burn in my inner thighs with sumo squats!!
Lower body only workouts certrainly HURT! In a good way. Love those resistance tubing walking squats. Such a great move for runners especially because of the side glutes and knees.
oh yes, lower body workout always kick my booty! gotta love it!
I love this workout plan! I’ve always been a “full body weights” person as well, but I agree, changes are always beneficial. Thanks for sharing this, will definitely be referring back to it in the future!