Leg Day Special

Follow this 5-day workout plan to strengthen your entire body with structured routines.

1

Day 1: Quads & Calves Emphasis

Focus on building quads and calf strength with controlled, foundational movements.

Warm-up

  • Light cardio (1–2 minutes): treadmill, bike, or march in place
  • Dynamic leg swings, ankle and hip circles

Exercises

Goblet Squats3 x 10
Reverse Lunges3 x 8/leg
Leg Extensions (Machine)3 x 12
Sumo Squats3 x 10
Standing Calf Raises3 x 15
Seated Calf Raises2 x 12

Cooldown

  • Slow walking or gentle pedaling for 2 minutes
  • Static stretches for quads, hamstrings, calves
2

Day 2: Hamstrings & Glutes

Emphasize the posterior chain with targeted exercises for hamstrings and glutes.

Warm-up

  • Light jogging in place or easy cycling (2–3 minutes)
  • Dynamic toe touches, hip hinges with no weight

Exercises

Hip Thrusts (Barbell or Dumbbell)3 x 10
Romanian Deadlifts (Dumbbells)3 x 8-10
Kettlebell Swings3 x 12
Lying Leg Curls (Machine)3 x 12
Curtsy Lunges3 x 8/leg
Fire Hydrants (Bodyweight)2 x 12/side

Cooldown

  • Easy pace on treadmill or elliptical for 2 minutes
  • Static stretching for hamstrings, glutes, hip flexors
3

Day 3: Plyometric Leg Power

Enhance explosive power through jumping and dynamic leg movements.

Warm-up

  • Light skipping or jumping jacks (2 minutes)
  • Dynamic lateral lunges, bodyweight squats

Exercises

Box Jumps3 x 8
Jump Squats (Bodyweight)3 x 8
Lateral Bounds (Speed Skaters)3 x 8/side
Split Jumps (Jumping Lunges)3 x 6/leg
Lunge Pulses3 x 10/leg
Standing Calf Raises3 x 15

Cooldown

  • Easy walking or stationary bike (2–3 minutes)
  • Stretch quads, hamstrings, glutes, ankles
4

Day 4: Unilateral & Accessory Work

Address muscle imbalances through single-leg exercises and targeted accessory movements.

Warm-up

  • Light bike or treadmill (2 minutes)
  • Leg swings, knee hugs, ankle rotations

Exercises

Front Squats (Light)3 x 10
Single-Leg Press (Machine)3 x 10/leg
Single-Leg Deadlift (Dumbbell)3 x 8/leg
Side Lunges (Bodyweight or Light DB)3 x 8/side
Seated Calf Raises3 x 12
Clamshells (Resistance Band)2 x 12/side

Cooldown

  • Slow walking for 2 minutes
  • Static stretching for hips, inner thighs, calves
5

Day 5: Endurance & High Reps

Target muscular endurance with higher rep ranges and shorter rest for a final leg burn.

Warm-up

  • Light cycling or elliptical (2–3 minutes)
  • Bodyweight squats, forward lunges (2 sets x 8 each)

Exercises

Goblet Squats (Moderate Weight)3 x 15
Leg Press (Moderate Weight)3 x 15
Walking Lunges (Light Dumbbells)3 x 12 steps/leg
Hamstring Curls (Machine)3 x 12
Standing Calf Raises3 x 15
Step-Ups (Light Dumbbells)2 x 10/leg

Cooldown

  • Slow walk or stationary bike (2 minutes)
  • Static stretches for quads, hamstrings, glutes, calves

Stick to the plan and transform your strength and endurance.