If you’ve been looking for a way to spice up your leg workout, I’ve got a treat for you today. I’m going to share the workout that I’ve been following this month to continue sculpting my legs. This workout is from the most recent Metabolic Masterpiece Body Sculpting Program called Greek God(dess) Gauntlet.
NOTE: If you are not familiar with some of the exercises, click here to view the video demonstration page >>>
Front Squats 8 sets of 8: After a warm up I began the workout by taking a page out of Vince Gironda’s book and performing 8 sets of 8 with the Front Squats. I only allowed 15 seconds rest between sets.
This takes careful consideration in selecting the weight. It must be “light” enough so you will be able to complete all 8 reps of the 8 sets, but heavy enough where you are totally spent after the 8th rep of the 8 set and couldn’t squeeze out another rep.
It will feel weird during the first 3 sets because the weight is lighter than normal and you are only performing 8 reps. The 4th set should begin to feel challenging, the 5th and 6th set even more challenging, the 7th set should be killer and the 8th set should take everything that you’ve got.
Barbell Split Squats Dropsets: Now it’s time to perform 4 dropsets with the Barbell Split Squat. The goal is to hit 8-12 reps for each leg in each set. The only rest that you will have between sets is the time that it takes to change the weight on the bar. This will absolutely FRY your legs!
Glute-Ham Raises: Next you’ll perform 3 straightsets of Glute-Ham Raises. If you are not familiar with this exercise, please check out the Glute-Ham Raises video demonstration.
This is a very challenging exercise that really hits your hammies! I have just begun to incorporate them into my training and absolutely love them! Take 60 seconds rest between sets.
Leg Press and Squat Jump Superset: The target for the Leg Press is to hit 8 reps, then without any rest you will immediately perform 12 Squat Jumps. Take 60 seconds rest and repeat the superset two more times.
I don’t typically incorporate Squat Jumps into a weight training session, but decided to mix things up this month. The explosive movement really exhausted all the muscle fibers in my legs.
Leg Extensions: As we get close to the end of the workout you will perform 2 straightsets of Leg Extensions consisting of 15 reps each. Rest for 30 seconds between sets.
Leg Curls: The final exercise of today’s session is the Leg Curl where you will perform 2 straightsets of 15 reps each and resting for 30 seconds between sets.
I was toast at the end of this workout!
My legs were wobbly after the Front Squats. I was walking really funny after the Barbell Split Squats. My hammies almost cramped up after the Glute-Ham Raises. My legs were numb during the Leg Press and Jump Squat superset. Finishing off with the Leg Extensions and Leg Curls pumped massive amounts of blood to my thighs.
I typically like to include some strength training low rep sets into my workouts, but my body has been telling me to take a break from them this month. I have definitely been rewarded by listening to my body.
I look forward to hearing about your experience with this workout. If you want to add more variety to your body sculpting workouts I encourage you to check out the Metabolic Masterpiece Body Sculpting Program, which includes 12 months of body sculpting workout programs, all with unique approaches to carving out an amazing and RIPPED physique!
About The Author
Scott Tousignant, BHK, is a Certified Fitness Consultant with a passion for transforming fitness enthusiasts into physique artists. His most recent program, Metabolic Masterpiece guides you through the process of sculpting your body into a work of art, by applying what Scott has coined, “The A.T.T.R.A.C.T. Formula.
With his synergistic, boredom busting body sculpting workouts you will melt stubborn fat and gain muscle while skyrocketing your metabolism!