Try This Zero Equipment Lower Body Workout For Stronger Legs
Leg workouts are quite challenging but are an important aspect of a balanced, whole-body fitness routine.
If you exercise regularly, you're more likely to skip a leg day. Not many know that leg workouts are important for several reasons. Therefore, it is often said that you should never skip a leg day. Leg workouts are quite challenging but are an important aspect of a balanced, whole-body fitness routine. It helps build strength, speed and stability. Today, we have a perfect leg workout straight from the expert for you. Also, it requires no equipment.
Before we share the routine, let's first take a look at the benefits of performing lower-body workouts regularly.
- Leg workouts help you work on large muscles
- Strong leg muscles provide balance to the body
- Working on leg muscles helps maximize boost athletic performance
- Lower body exercises create a strong foundation for the core and the upper body
- Leg days also help burn calories and reduce the risk of injuries
Zero equipment lower-body workout
In an Instagram video, fitness expert Kayla Itsines shared a zero-equipment lower-body workout routine that you can perform anywhere, anytime.
"Don't have time to get to the gym today? Take 20 minutes to try this ZERO equipment lower body workout!! Getting a good workout in doesn't have to be complicated," she wrote in the caption of the video.
Here's the routine:
1. Squat to Calf Raise - 12 reps
2. Reverse Lunge & Knee Up - 12 reps
3. Glute Bridge - 12 reps
4. Donkey Kick & Fire Hydrant - 12 reps per side
5. Standing X Crunch - 12 reps
"3 rounds and you're done!!" she added.
Take a look at the video: