{"id":112918,"date":"2025-05-30T14:33:06","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T12:33:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/?p=112918"},"modified":"2025-06-04T11:04:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T09:04:45","slug":"45-min-lower-body-strength-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/45-min-lower-body-strength-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Workout of the week: 45-min lower body strength workout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ALL LEVELS<\/strong> \/ lower body strength workout \/ 45 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equipment<\/strong>: Barbell, seated hip abduction machine, leg press machine, dumbbells, leg extension machine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Everyone hates Mondays. Gym-goers, however, reserve a special hatred for another day: leg day. <\/strong>And when both fall on the same day? Tragedy. But leg day doesn&#8217;t deserve all the slander. It helps you build strength and balance. And most importantly, it keeps you from walking around on chicken legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start today by building serious leg strength with this complete <strong>lower body strength workout<\/strong>. It has <strong>5 exercises<\/strong>, each with <strong>12 reps<\/strong>, completed over <strong>4 rounds<\/strong>. With <strong>1 minute to rest between rounds and exercises<\/strong>, the session should take around <strong>45 minutes<\/strong> to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Barbell squat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seated hip abduction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leg press<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dumbbell Romanian deadlift<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leg extensions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let&#8217;s hit that leg day!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/memberships\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/evo-ch-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en.png\" alt=\"evo ch standard sales campaign blog en\" class=\"wp-image-114609\" style=\"width:1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/evo-ch-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en.png 1024w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/evo-ch-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-960x422.png 960w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/evo-ch-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-768x338.png 768w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/evo-ch-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-480x211.png 480w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/evo-ch-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-640x281.png 640w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/evo-ch-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-720x316.png 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKOUT SETUP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5 exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12 reps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1-minute rest between rounds and exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>45 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment: Barbell, lying leg curl machine, leg press machine, dumbbells, leg extension machine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKOUT EXERCISE LIST<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4 rounds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 &#8211; BARBELL SQUAT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start standing with the barbell in the rack position (barbell resting loosely in palms, upper arm horizontal).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Begin the movement by squatting and keeping the back straight.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aim to drop the hips just below the knees while maintaining balance and control of the bar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return to the start position and repeat for reps or time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"youtube-container\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/au8j7nVYNFg?si=NN5GtLVs545TOPnb\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div>  \n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 &#8211; SEATED HIP ABDUCTION<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sit on the machine with your back flat and legs inside the pads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold the side handles for support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push your legs outward, squeezing your glutes at the top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return slowly to the starting position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"youtube-container\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C3hq4O90IWY?si=k09TJlizNXfyAdq4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div>  \n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 &#8211; LEG PRESS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sit on the machine and place your feet shoulder-width apart on the platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust the seat so your knees are at about a 90-degree angle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push the platform away by extending your legs \u2014 don&#8217;t lock your knees at the top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower the platform slowly until your knees are just above 90 degrees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"youtube-container\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/163TrGKpg6Q?si=z4579vMLYn6oE2-5\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div>  \n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 &#8211; DUMBBELL ROMANIAN DEADLIFT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stand with feet hip-width apart, dumbbells in front of hips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep knees slightly bent, spine neutral, and shoulders tight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push your hips back and lower the dumbbells along your legs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stop once the dumbbells pass your knees, keeping the dumbbells close.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drive through your heels to stand up, and squeeze your glutes at the top.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"youtube-container\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hfG3Dyy1pDc?si=XkfMGaZCQtuhVyNM\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div>  \n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 &#8211; LEG EXTENSIONS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sit up straight on the leg extension machine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust the pad to sit on your lower leg and just above your feet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extend your legs before you, ensuring you&#8217;re using your quads to power the movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slowly lower them back to the starting position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"youtube-container\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AwBHpL6EYd0?si=k7xa8g-fHJoE_Mau\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div> \n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your lower body strength workout is done. Find your next challenge here:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/30-min-upperbody-strength-workout\/\">30-min upper body strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/18-min-lower-body-strength-workout\/\">18-min lower body strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-endurance-workout\/\">20-min endurance workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-push-and-pull-strength-workout\/\">25-min push and pull strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/15-min-metabolic-workout\/\">15-min metabolic strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-pyramid-full-body-workout\/\">&nbsp;25-min pyramid full-body workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/18-min-full-body-strength-workout\/\">18-min full-body strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/24-min-endurance-workout\/\">24-min endurance workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/28-min-emom-strength-workout\/\">28-min EMOM strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-medicine-ball-workout\/\">20-min medicine ball workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/18-min-emom-strength-workout\/\">18-min EMOM strength workout&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/40min-upper-body-strength-workout\/\">40-min upper body strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trial.evofitness.eu\/ch\/?lang=en&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=blog-banner&amp;utm_campaign=trial\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male.png\" alt=\"evo at trial cta 1day blog male\" class=\"wp-image-114637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male.png 1024w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male-960x422.png 960w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male-768x338.png 768w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male-480x211.png 480w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male-640x281.png 640w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male-720x316.png 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ALL LEVELS \/ lower body strength workout \/ 45 minutes Equipment: Barbell, seated hip abduction machine, leg press machine, dumbbells,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":112872,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Workout of the week: 45-min lower body strength workout","_seopress_titles_desc":"Leg day doesn't deserve the bad reputation. 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