Todays workout was tough but I am super proud of myself for building strength. I know I can make certain improvements on my form and take care of my neck a bit better, but this is a learning process. I haven’t seen much improvement in my physique lately, but I know its coming, patience and consistency when working out is key. Like I said I go heavy around 2x a week and my legs have been getting so strong, I’m going to need a squat rack soon because lifting this weight over my head is becoming difficult, any suggestions please let me know in the comments. Today was my first time adding the booty bands to my squats and let me tell ya…I know for a fact I hit muscles I usually didn’t while squatting. I definitely suggest the banded squats if you haven’t tried them already. I used the heaviest resistance band from bforcebands I would definitely only suggest those who do not have any joint/back/or major muscle injuries to do these exercises. And if you are a beginner I would definitely suggest starting with dumbbells/body weight and working your way up!
I started this circuit, already warmed up, with sumo deadlifts. I love sumo deadlifts because unlike traditional deadlifts these target and engage your core, hamstrings and glutes a lot more!
I followed the sumo deadlifts with box squats. I love box squats, I feel like they differ so much from just regular squats and target different areas of the glutes and quadriceps.
Like I said in the paragraph above, adding bands to an already challenging exercise is so great to change things up a bit. Adding bands to squats causes a fire in your inner quads and makes you really correct your form by pushing your knees out. This definitely has been added to my favorite booty build exercises.
I love good mornings because they engage your core, hamstrings and most importantly glutes. Its such a great exercise for posture as well. Definitely give these a go if you haven't already!
Leg day finishers are my favorite. I love pushing myself after I felt like I have already pushed myself to the max. I feel that bands are perfect for leg day finishers. I did these until I burned out and did them for a total of 3 times.
Each exercise was done for 4 rounds, then followed by the next exercise. I don't do my heavy leg days in a circuit, I like to complete one exercise and then move on to the next! If you have any questions please ask in the comments below.
Your Trainer,
Jane 💪🏼
