3 Moves for a Killer Calisthenics Leg Workout
May 04, 2023
3 Moves for a Killer Calisthenics Leg Workout!
You really don’t need much to get a great calisthenics workout.
Today we are going to focus on getting your legs on fire with calisthenics.
All you need is two resistance bands: a thin one and a slightly thicker one.
1. Overhead squats
- How to do it:
- Use the thicker band for this exercise.
- Place the band under your feet and extend the band over your head as if you were holding a barbel.
- Keep you pelvis tilted in, straight back and keep your hands up both on the way down and up.
- Go slow on the down, fast on the way up!
- How to adjust difficulty:
- You can use a thicker or thinner band to add or reduce the difficulty depending on your level.
- Repeat 10+ reps x 3-5 sets.
2. Deadlifts
- How to do it:
- Step on the band and grab each end.
- Go slow on the way down, fast on the way up!
- Keep your back straight on the way down.
- Do not over reach forward with your hips when coming back up straight.
- Control each portion of the movement.
- How to adjust difficulty:
- You can adjust the weight/resistance of the band by stepping a bit wider and making the band shorter.
- You can also grab the ends a bit further up or down to add or release tension depending on your level.
- Lastly you can use a thicker or thinner band to add or reduce the difficulty.
- Go for 10-15 reps x 3-5 sets
3. Hip flexor curls
- How to do it:
- Lay down on your back and loop the light band around your feet.
- Keep one leg extended and bring your opposite knee to your chest.
- How to adjust difficulty:
- Hold each last rep for 3-5 seconds.
- Go for 10-15 reps per leg x 3-5 sets.
Legs are tremendously important for your fitness and health so work them at least 3 times a week!
Nicolas
