Program 2 - Legs

  • 1a.Leg Extension Machine

    4 × 8–12 reps – 2010 tempo

    • Sit upright with your back against the pad and hands holding the side handles.

    • Place shins behind the padded bar just above the ankles.

    • Keep core braced and knees aligned with the machine’s pivot point.

    • Extend legs smoothly until they are almost straight without locking out.

    • Lower the weight under control until knees return to 90 degrees.

  • 1b. Dumbbell Front Squat

    4 × 8–12 reps – 2010 tempo

    • Hold dumbbells or kettlebells at shoulder height with elbows pointing forward.

    • Stand with feet about shoulder-width apart, chest tall and core braced.

    • Sit hips back and down, keeping elbows lifted and weight in the heels.

    • Lower until thighs are at least parallel to the floor without rounding the back.

    • Drive through heels to stand tall, squeezing glutes at the top.

  • 2a. Hamstring Curl Machine

    4 × 8–12 reps – 2010 tempo

    • Sit with back against the pad and grip the handles firmly.

    • Place lower legs on the padded lever just above the ankles.

    • Keep core braced and knees aligned with the machine’s pivot.

    • Curl heels down toward the seat in a smooth, controlled motion.

    • Lower the weight back slowly until legs are almost straight without locking out.

  • 2b. Wall Squat Hold

    4 × 60sec – hold tempo

    • Stand with back against a wall and slide down until knees are at 90°.
    • Position feet shoulder-width and slightly forward, knees over ankles.
    • Press lower back gently into the wall and keep core braced.
    • Hold chest tall, shoulders relaxed, and eyes looking forward.
    • Breathe steadily and maintain the position without shifting weight.