Lower Body Exercises
How to do a Deadlift: Step-By-Step & Video
Deadlifts, one of my all-time favorite workouts! This is a great lower body exercise as it works all of your major lower body muscle groups: Quads, Glutes, Inner Thigh, and Hamstrings. This exercise also works a few upper body muscles: Traps and Lats. Deadlift Modifications Based on your Fitness Level Beginner: Body weight, adding dumbbells if…
Read MoreHow to do Donkey Kickbacks: Step-By-Step & Video
Donkey Kickbacks focus on your gluteus maximus, the largest of the three glute muscles and the majority of your booty! Donkey Kickback Modifications Based on your Fitness Level Beginner: Body weight Intermediate & Expert: Using a fitness band Step-By-Step Instructions to Complete Donkey Kickbacks: Get down on all fours and position your hands under your shoulders and…
Read MoreHow to Do a Side Lunge: Step-By-Step & Video
Side lunges not only work your glutes but they also work your hamstrings, quads, and inner thigh muscles. Side Lunge Modifications Based on your Fitness Level Beginner: Body Weight Intermediate: Dumbbells Expert: Dumbbells and fitness band around your lower thighs, just above your knee. Step-By-Step Instructions to Complete a Side Lunge: Grab a pair of dumbbells with your…
Read MoreHow to do Dumbbell Swings: Step-By-Step & Video
Dumbbell Swings similar to kettlebell swings. They both target your glutes, thighs, and core muscles, improving lower body strength and stability. Dumbbell Swings Modifications Based on your Fitness Level Beginner, Intermediate, & Expert: All levels will want to use a dumbbell or kettlebell. For each fitness level you will want to pick a weight that is…
Read MoreHow to do Thrusters: Step-By-Step & Video
Thrusters are a fantastic total body workout, they hit all your major muscle groups: Glutes, Legs, Core, and Arms. Thrusters Modifications Base on your Fitness Level Beginner: Body Weight Intermediate: With Dumbbells Expert: With dumbbells and fitness band around your lower thigh, just above your knee Step-By-Step Instructions to Complete Thrusters: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold…
Read MoreHow to Do a Reverse Lunge: Step-By-Step & Video
Reverse Lunge is one of my favorite alternatives to your standard lunge because it gets that booty just a little more than the standard lunge. Working the hamstrings, quads, glutes, and calves. Reverse Lunge Modifications Based on your Fitness Level Beginner: Body Weight Intermediate: With Dumbbells, one in each hand Expert: With Dumbbells, one in each hand and…
Read MoreHow to do a Hip Thrusts: Step-By-Step & Video:
Hip Thrusts are a glute exercise designed to help improve your strength and power. Hip Thrusts Modifications Based on you Fitness Level Beginner: Body weight Intermediate: Using the heaviest resistance fitness band around your lower thigh, just above the knee Expert: Combine the resistance fitness bands with a dumbbell or weight placed on your lower abdomen, and increase…
Read MoreHow to Do Side Steps: Step-By-Step & Video
Side Steps work that booty and are also a great way to strengthen your hip abductors. Side Step Modification Based on your Fitness Level Beginner: Use the lightest resistance fitness band around your lower thigh, just above the knee Intermediate: Use the medium resistance fitness band around your lower thigh, just above the knee Expert: Use the heaviest…
Read MoreHow To Do A Basic Squat: Step-By-Step & Video
Basic Squats target your thighs, quads, and hamstrings, as well as your glutes. However it is very important to focus on a tight core while completing the squat movement to prevent lower back injury. Basic Squat Modifications Based on your Fitness Level Beginner: Body weight Intermediate: Holding a heavy dumbbell center, at waistline. Expert: Holding a heavy dumbbell…
Read MoreHow to do Kickbacks: Step-By-Step & Video
Kickbacks will kick your butt! They are an outstanding glute workout, one of my all time favorites! Kick Back Modifications Based on your Fitness Level Beginner: Body weight Intermediate: Use the heaviest resistance fitness band around your ankles Expert: Use the heaviest resistance fitness band around your ankles and another around the lower part of your thigh, just…
Read MoreHow to do a Walking Lunge: Step-By-Step & Video
Walking lunges are a lower body workout, focusing on glutes, quads, and hamstring, while also challenging balance and stability. Walking Lunges Modifications Based on Your Fitness Level Beginner: Body Weight Intermediate: Medium weight fitness band around the lower part of your thighs, just above the knee. Expert: Heavy dumbbells In each hand, to make It more difficult Increase…
Read MoreHow to Do a Wall Ball: Step-by-Step & Video
Wall Balls are a total body exercise, working multiple muscle groups at the same time. Wall Balls Modifications Based on Fitness Level Beginner: Body weight Intermediate, Expert: Using the heaviest medicine ball without sacrificing form. Step-By-Step Instructions to complete a Wall Ball Hold the ball in your hands, palms up, your body facing the wall, about 2…
Read MoreHow to do Glute Bridge: Step-By-Step & Video
Glute Bridge targets your abs, butt, & hips and no equipment is needed! Although, if you want to increase the intensity of the workout there are several modifications that can be done! Glute Bridge Modifications Based on Fitness Level Beginner: Body weight Intermediate: Using the heaviest resistance fitness band around your lower thigh, just above the knee…
Read MoreHow to Do a Split Squat: Step-by-Step & Video
Split Squats are a great workout for strengthening your legs but also stretching them at the same time! Split Squat Modifications Based on Fitness Level Beginner: Body weight Intermediate & Expert: Using the heaviest weight possible without compromising form Step-By-Step Instructions to Complete a Split Squat: Start in a split leg position, with one leg forward and…
Read MoreHow to Do a Sumo Squat: Step-By-Step & Video
Sumo Squats are a great lower-body exercise. It’s a variation of the standard squat, that allows you to go a little deeper in the squat. Sumo Squat Modifications Based on Fitness Level Beginner: Body weight Intermediate and Experts: Using the heaviest weight possible without compromising form Step-By-Step Instructions to Complete a Sumo Squat: Hold a dumbbell in…
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