Monday, February 27, 2012

Extreme Leg and Butt Workout Lv3



Changing it up is always fun and a great challenge. Get ready to FEEL the BURN and SWEAT! Stick with it and finish this routine. Put on your music and GO!

WARM-UP: Make sure to do your WARM-UP it's a big part of your workout. GO HERE if you haven't done it yet.

Note: Listen to your body at all times and if for some reason you can't keep up try harder next time. You are only trying to beat your best effort not everyone elses. So give it your best and if it doesn't mean finishing the 1 - 2 minutes that's ok. Try for longer next time.

Write how many reps you did in each exercise for the time stated. Keeping track will help you see how much you have improved.

TOOLS: dumbbell, towel and swiss ball

STRENGTH CIRCUIT 1
Perform one set of each exercise without resting. For example, you’ll do the prescribed number of repetitions of the first exercise, and immediately do the second exercise and so on. Repeat all exercises in circuit one for 3 SETS before moving to strength Circuit 2.
  • Slidding Burpees (1 min.)
  • X Jumps (1 min.)
  • Slippery Moutain Climbers (1 min.)
STRENGTH CIRCUIT 2
Perform one set of each exercise without resting. For example, you’ll do the prescribed number of repetitions of the first exercise, and immediately do the second exercise and so on. Repeat all exercises in circuit two for 3 SETS before moving to strength Circuit 3.
  • Single-Leg Squat with Towel (1 min. each leg)
  • Squat with Butt-Kick (1 min.)
  • Slippery Moutain Climbers (1 min.)
STRENGTH CIRCUIT 3
Perform one set of each exercise without resting. For example, you’ll do the prescribed number of repetitions of the first exercise, and immediately do the second exercise and so on. Repeat all exercises in circuit three for 3 SETS before moving to strength Circuit 4.
  • Jumping Lunges (1 min.)
  • Inner Thigh Squeeze (1 min.)
  • Wall Squat (1 min.)
STRENGTH CIRCUIT 4
Perform one set of each exercise without resting. For example, you’ll do the prescribed number of repetitions of the first exercise, and immediately do the second exercise and so on. Repeat all exercises in circuit four for 3 SETS before moving to strength Circuit 5.
  • Hip Lifts on the Ball (1 min)
  • Fire Hydrant (1 min. each leg)
  • Wall Squat (1 min.)
STRENGTH CIRCUIT 5
Perform one set of each exercise without resting. For example, you’ll do the prescribed number of repetitions of the first exercise, and immediately do the second exercise and so on. Repeat all exercises in circuit five for 3 SETS and you are done!!!
  • Single Leg Squat (1 min. each leg)
  • Single-Leg Calf Raise (1 min. each leg)
  • Wall Squat (1 min.)

STRENGTH CIRCUIT 1
Sliding Burpees
Start crouched down.
Place hands on the ground and slid feet into a plank (beginning pushup position).
Slid your feet up so you are in standing position with knees bent. Stand up raise arms in the air and return to start. That’s one rep.

X Jumps
Stand with feet hip-width apart, arms down. Squat, leaning torso forward and extending arms behind you, palms facing ceiling. Explode up, reaching arms and legs wide. Land with knees soft, feet hip-width apart, and squat low again. Repeat as many times as you can for 1 minute.

Slippery Mountain Climbers
Get into the plank position with your hands on the floor. Pull one of your knees close to your chest by sliding your foot forward. Alternate between left and right leg for 1 minute.

STRENGTH CIRCUIT 2
Single-Leg Squat with Towel
Stand with your feet together and place your right foot on top of a folded towel. Shifting your weight to your left leg, slide the towel out slowly to your right. Then slowly return to the start position. Work this side for 1 minute, keeping your elbows bent and your fists together near your chin. When you squat, your left knee should bend between 45 and 90 degrees. After 1 minutes, switch legs and do the squats and slides for another 1 minute.

Squat with Butt-Kick

Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart. Sit back to a squat, bringing your fists close to your chin. Then bring your left leg straight behind you while extending your arms forward. Return to the squat position, then repeat on the other side. Continue alternating sides for two minute. As you squat, remember to keep your weight back on your heels. When extending the leg behind you, keep your hips square -- don't twist them toward the side. 1 minute.

Slippery Mountain Climbers
Get into the plank position with your hands on the floor. Pull one of your knees close to your chest by sliding your foot forward. Alternate between left and right leg for 1 minute.

STRENGTH CIRCUIT 3
Jumping Lunges
















This move is a 'jump lunge' and you do just as it says. Begin in the lunge position then jump switching your landing leg so that when you land, you lunge on your other leg. Repeat 1 minutes.

Inner Thigh Squeeze
Lie down and lift the legs off the floor, placing an exercise ball (or some other type of ball) between the knees/shins. Squeeze the ball lightly to keep it from dropping and put the hands on the floor for more support. Slowly squeeze the ball, contracting the inner thighs. Release just slightly, keeping some tension on the ball. Repeat 1 minutes

Wall Squat
Stand with your head and back against a wall. Position your feet shoulder-width apart, about 18 inches from the wall, and keep your arms at your sides Lower your body into a squat position until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Hold 1 minutes
 STRENGTH CIRCUIT 4
Hip Lifts on the Ball
Lie down and place the heels on the ball, keeping the legs straight. Squeeze the glutes and lift the hips up until the body is in a straight line. Keep the hands on the floor for more balance if needed. Release the hips down, barely touching the floor, and repeat 1 minutes.

Fire Hydrant
Start on all fours (hands under shoulders, knees under hips) with abs engaged and back flat. Keeping upper body still, lift bent right knee out to side at hip level. 1 minute each leg.

Wall Squat
Stand with your head and back against a wall. Position your feet shoulder-width apart, about 18 inches from the wall, and keep your arms at your sides Lower your body into a squat position until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Hold 1 minutes
STRENGTH CIRCUIT 5
Single Leg Squat
Stand on your left leg. Lift your right out in front of you. Stand tall (don’t round your shoulders), and keep your left knee over your ankle as you lower down into a squat. Your hands can extend out for balance. Push into your heel to come back up and repeat. Start with shallow squats; go deeper as it becomes easier. After 1 minutes, switch legs and repeat.

Single-Leg Calf Raise













Grab a dumbbell in your right hand and stand on a step, block, or 25-pound weight plate. Bend your right knee, and hold it that way as you perform the exercise. Cross your left foot behind your right ankle, and balance yourself on the ball of your right foot, with your right heel on the floor or hanging off a step. Put your left hand on something stable—a wall or weight stack, for instance. 1 minute each leg.
Wall Squat
Stand with your head and back against a wall. Position your feet shoulder-width apart, about 18 inches from the wall, and keep your arms at your sides Lower your body into a squat position until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Hold 1 minutes

Great job!! Alright don't forget the COOL DOWN! This is an important part of your workout. Click HERE to cool down before hitting the showers.

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6 comments:

  1. All of your workouts are amazing! I can't wait to try some! I was looking for a routine to up my ab workouts and I think I've found it here! Thank you very much for sharing!

    Emilie
    www.liveeatsmile.blogspot.com

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  2. Wow - just found your blog and I am thrilled to try out your workouts. Pinned A LOT of them to my pinterest board because it's just what I am looking for. I esp. love everything that uses a stability ball because it's the best all-purpose workout tool I know. Keep on posting!!! Melanie

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    1. I am so excited you are here. Welcome to the extreme team. I cant wait to show you my new workout routines that are going to be soo hot. I will let everyone know when that is.

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  3. I, too am happy to have found your blog on Pinterest. Question regarding thigh and butt workouts: I have bad knees and usually within about 2 weeks of regularly cycling or anything having to do with squats, I will get water on the knee. What can I do to help my butt and thighs (my only problem areas)when I can't do squats or lunges? (Even my doctor ahs said to avoid these moves)

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    1. This is a very useful link. It gives all sorts of good ideas http://exercise.about.com/library/blsquatFAQ.htm

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