A lower body strength class focused on building strength through the glutes and hamstrings using heavier loads and compound movements. Designed to challenge your lower body endurance and encourage progressive overload, this session is all about moving with control and intent.
We begin in a sumo stance series using our heaviest weight (8kg–12.5kg+) with movements including sumo RDLs, sumo goblet squats and frog squats to build strength through the glutes, hamstrings and inner thighs.
From there, we move into single side glute work using medium weights (6kg–10kg). Starting with dual RDLs and alternating reverse lunges to establish activation, we then progress into a split stance hinge and 90/90 lunge sequence. This block is repeated three times, allowing you to fully fatigue.
We finish on the mat with a resistance band in a four point kneeling position to target the glutes and hamstrings from a different angle. Expect donkey kicks, straight leg lifts and hamstring curls to create a final burn through the lower body.
Expect a challenging class that will leave you feeling strong, accomplished and confident lifting heavier.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS
If you are pregnant, please consult your healthcare professional before participating in any exercise program.
If your pregnancy is considered “high risk” for any reason, or if you have certain health conditions that may create additional risks from exercise, you should not take classes within this program.
Please remember that each pregnancy is different, and every woman’s health and fitness level is unique, you should monitor your intensity level throughout each class, and adapt the exercises to fit your own comfort and fitness level.
Up Next in LOWER BODY BUILD
-
Day 7 · Lower Body Stronger: Medium +...
Weights: 5kg, 10kg
Compound lower body for day seven (that means no single leg work!). This class targets the glutes, quads, hamstrings and calves through six functional sets of integrated strength based movement. You'll begin with a banded set of hip thrusts to activate the glutes and warm the ...
-
Compound Lower Body Stronger: Heavy +...
This 35 minute Compound Lower Body Stronger session uses a minimum of 5kg dumbbells and one 10kg weight to move through six sets of controlled, heavy compound work to build deep lower body strength.
We begin with bodyweight squats to warm the hips and knees and prepare the glutes and quads for ...
-
Day 30 · Lower Body Stronger: Heavy +...
This Lower Body Stronger class is all about functional, compound strength training, tying together all of the lower body sessions we have worked through over the past month using one heavy weight (10kg +), one set of medium - heavy weights (5-8kg) and a medium - heavy resistance band. I encourage...
8 Comments