Lower Body Builder
Past WorkoutWeek of February 23, 2026

Lower Body Builder

Heavy squats, hip hinges, and single-leg work to build legs that actually perform. Just a barbell and dumbbells.

45 minIntermediateQuadsHamstringsGlutesCore
Sarah Torres

Sarah TorresCSCS

10 years coaching athletes and everyday lifters. Former track and field competitor who learned that strong legs are the foundation of everything. Known for programming that's simple on paper but brutal in execution.

Equipment Needed

BarbellDumbbells
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Warm-Up

2 × 10
2 × 10 each way
2 × 12
1 × 10 each leg

Strength

4 × 8rest 120s

Brace hard, hit parallel. Add weight only when form is locked in.

4 × 10rest 90s

Hinge at hips, bar stays close. Feel the hamstring stretch on every rep.

Superset A

3 × 10 each leg

Rear foot on bench, front knee tracks over toes. These are supposed to be hard.

3 × 12rest 75s

Hold dumbbell at chest, elbows inside knees at the bottom. Pause one second at the bottom.

Finisher

3 × 40mrest 60s

Heaviest dumbbells you can carry with good posture. Stand tall.

3 × 10 each siderest 45s

Press lower back into the floor. Slow and controlled, no rushing.

Cool-Down

1 × 30s each side
1 × 30s each side
1 × 45s each side
1 × 60s

Check off each set as you go. Complete the full workout to mark it done.

What This Workout Does For You

Builds serious leg strength with heavy squats and hip hinges

Single-leg work corrects imbalances and bulletproofs your knees

Core and grip strength from Farmer's Walks without dedicated ab work

Practical strength that helps you run faster, jump higher, and move better

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