This simple workout is ideal for an at-home workout, the beginner bodyweight leg workout has 2 sets of 18 repetitions for each exercise, as a short workout the focuses is on compound leg exercise without equipment.
All exercises are bodyweight exercises meaning that no additional weight or equipment is required. Designed for beginners new to working out and exercise, familiarise yourself with the exercise and watch the video demonstrations closer.
Tips:
- Perfomr each exercise slow and under control, 2 seconds down, 2 seconds up.
- Rest for 30 seconds between sets and exercises
- Remeber to breath, do not hold your breath
Beginner Bodyweight Leg Workout Table
| Number | Exercise | Set & Reps |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bodyweight Squat | 2 x 18 |
| 2 | Bodyweight Forward Lunge | 2 x 18 |
| 3 | Bodyweight Sumo Squat | 2 x 18 |
| 4 | Bodyweight Calf Raise | 2 x 18 |
What to Expect?
Although this is not a demanding workout for someone used to working out on a regular basis, it certainly will be enough for anyone new to exercise.
It is important to follow a programme tailored towards your ability and this workout is a good start as you start your fitness journey, do not get caught up with what other people are doing and follow your own workout and programme. Everyone starts somewhere.
As a result of working out for the first time or at a new intensity, you are likely to feel some discomfort especially if you do not currently regularly exercise, this is called DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) and is normal. Therefore, muscle soreness s a good sign as it indicates you have elicited the effects on your muscles that you intended from your workout and your muscles are remaining and getting stronger.