Awesome Leg Routine

It's been awhile since my last post, and I'll admit this is partly because my weekly workout routine was interrupted for a few weeks. Between work, traveling and the weather I simply didn't get to the gym. Yet again, I suck.

This past weekend, I decided to shake-up my leg routine. Leg me start by saying that I hate doing legs. I hate it. It takes so much out of me, and I can hardly walk when I'm done.

On the other hand, I do have strong legs. I like having strong legs, but I have lifting with them. Ah, the vicious circle of leg routines...

Here's a routine that I think will kick anyone's ass. Complete the exercises in this order with 3-4 sets of 8-10 reps. Increase the weight with each set, and only rest about 90 seconds between sets. Be ready for sore thighs the next day!

• Squats


• Lunges (8-10 reps each leg)


• Leg Extensions (8-10 reps each leg)


• Leg Curls (8-10 reps each leg)


• Calves (seated)


• Calves (standing)


• Leg Press machine


• Single-leg squats (to failure)

The squats and lunges were both done with a weighted bar across my back. The lunges in particular kick your ass, as you're doing 8-10 reps on each leg one after the other.

I also tried to run on the treadmill after lifting, but failed pretty quickly.

If anyone tries this, let me know how it goes. I'll be sticking with it for a while, so I'll give an update if I tweak anything. Good luck!