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I have to admit–I don’t do legs.Â
There, I said it.
But my reason for never giving my legs any specific training is that I run–so that’s my leg work right? I suppose I could leave it at that, but how strong would my legs be if I threw a little HIIT workout at them every once in a while?
I created this Leg Burning HIIT Workout to hit the legs from all angles, but especially focus on hamstrings, glutes, and stabilizing muscles through plyometric moves.
AND as an extra added bonus, today’s #1MillionMinutes theme is to ‘try a new move, class, or workout!’. So give this HIIT Workout a try, then head over and log your minutes!
See, I did most of the work for you there–except the actual workout 🙂
Even though this is a lower body focused HIIT workout, be sure to also focus on keeping your core stabilized during the movements and position your arms appropriately for added balance.
The Single Leg Toe Touches should be done with slow, controlled movement keeping a slight bend in the anchor leg.
One round of this HIIT is 5 minutes. Start there, perform multiple rounds, or even pair this workout with an upper body HIIT for a total body blast!
Enjoy! Then head over to fitapproach.com to log your minutes!
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This post is also linked up with Jill Conyers for Fitness Friday!
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Leg workouts are my FAVORITE!!! Love this leg circuit..printing to add to leg day next week
Thanks! I hoping to gradually add this in to give my running an extra boost!
Yay for legs and plyo lunges…they are my fav! 🙂
Annmarie recently posted…Wild Workout Wednesday: Marathon Training Check In
Almost everything I do is plyo…I can’t help it!
This looks like a great “leg day” workout! I also don’t enjoy doing legs! Upper body and core are my favs! Luckily I’m training for a 25k trail race right now so running is my leg day >:)
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Yes! I’m always training for a running event, but I figure even it I do one day a week it’ll help!
Nice! I need to try HIIT again, I did it for the first time a few weeks ago and loved it, even though it’s so tough!
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I love HIIT workout (obviously), especially body weight ones that are super convenient and effective!
I love working my legs! These are some of my favorite exercises to do. Love me some squats
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I need to do them at least once a week…it will definitely help my running!
You know I love HIIT! Great workout Michelle. Pinning to share the HIIT love 🙂
jill conyers recently posted…Total Body No Excuses HIIT Workout 6
Thanks Jill!
Burnin’ up the legs is my favorite!
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It’s hard to get anywhere without strong legs! Thanks!