{"id":44502,"date":"2024-02-05T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/uncategorized\/30-min-lower-body-strength-workout\/"},"modified":"2025-05-16T11:59:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T09:59:28","slug":"30-min-lower-body-strength-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/30-min-lower-body-strength-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Workout of the week:\u00a030-min\u00a0lower body strength workout\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ALL LEVELS&nbsp;<\/strong>\/ lower body strength workout \/ 30 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equipment<\/strong>: Barbell, dumbbells, lower back bench, hack squat machine &amp; leg extension machine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>February is the month of love, and Valentine&#8217;s Day proves it. During this month,&nbsp;<strong>whether you&#8217;re running away from commitment or striding confidently in your relationship, one thing&#8217;s for sure: strong legs are your secret weapon.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s guarantee you&#8217;re ready for anything with this&nbsp;<strong>lower body strength workout&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2014<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>a simple yet effective training session, featuring&nbsp;<strong>5 exercises, each with 12 reps<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll get to r<strong>est for 45 seconds between both rounds and exercises<\/strong>, completing a total of&nbsp;<strong>4 rounds.&nbsp;<\/strong>All combined, this&nbsp;<strong>lower-body strength workout<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>will take 30 minutes to complete.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Barbell squat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dumbbell deadlift<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hyperextensions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hack squat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leg extensions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready? Let&#8217;s get stronger legs!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/memberships\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en.png\" alt=\"evo at standard sales campaign blog en\" class=\"wp-image-56816\" style=\"width:1024px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en.png 1024w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-960x422.png 960w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-768x338.png 768w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-480x211.png 480w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-640x281.png 640w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-720x316.png 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKOUT SETUP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5 exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12 reps each<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>45 sec resting time between rounds and exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30 minutes total&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment: Barbell, dumbbells, lower back bench, hack squat machine &amp; leg extension machine <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKOUT EXERCISE LIST<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>4 rounds<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 &#8211; BARBELL SQUAT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start in a standing position with the barbell in a rack position (barbell resting loosely in palms, upper arm horizontal).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Begin the movement by squatting down, and keeping the back straight.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aim to drop the hips just below the knees while maintaining balance and control of the bar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return to the start position and repeat for reps or time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 &#8211; DUMBBELL DEADLIFT <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Begin in standing, holding a dumbbell in each hand. As the video shows, the dumbbells can be positioned in front of the body; however, if this puts too much stress on your lower back, hold the dumbbells by your side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage the core and begin the movement by bending the knees slightly and hinging the hips. Then continue the bending by pushing the hips backwards, lowering the dumbbells as far as comfortable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At the bottom of the movement, actively engage the glutes, push the feet into the floor and drive the hips upwards and forwards to return to the start position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat for time or reps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 &#8211; HYPEREXTENSIONS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lie face down on the bench, tucking your ankles under the footpads. With your body straight, interlace your fingers behind your head.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bend forward slowly as far as you can while keeping your back flat. Keep moving forward until you feel your hamstrings stretch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slowly raise your torso back to the initial position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 &#8211; HACK SQUAT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stand on the machine with the cushions over your shoulders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adopt a foot stance similar to the one you use for regular squats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage your core so that you feel the cushion pushing against your body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This machine is perfect for helping you squat to great depth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slowly descend until you feel like losing either core stability or the contact of your pelvis with the cushion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 &#8211; LEG EXTENSIONS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>12 reps <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sit up straight on the leg extension machine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust the pad so it sits on your lower leg and just above your feet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extend your legs straight out in front of you, making sure you\u2019re using your quads to power the movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then slowly lower them back to the starting position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">There you have it: our lower body strength workout. You can find more workouts below: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/10-min-strength-workout\/\">10-min strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/20-min-bodyweight-fullbody-workout\/\">20-min bodyweight full-body workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/20-min-tabata-workout\/\">20-min Tabata workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/15-min-metabolic-strength-workout\/\">15-min metabolic strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/20-min-new-years-day-workout\/\">20-min New Year&#8217;s Day workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/28-min-chr-hiit-smas-workout\/\">28-min Chr-HIIT-smas workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/20-min-back-strength-workout\/\">20-min back strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/28-min-cardio-workout\/\">28-min cardio workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/20-min-kettlebell-amrap\/\">20-min kettlebell AMRAP workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/15-min-50-reps-workout\/\">15-min 50 reps workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/20-min-lower-bodyworkout\/\">20-min lower body workout<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/join.evofitness.at\/7-day-trial\/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=blog-medium&amp;utm_campaign=7-day-trial\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-trial-cta-7-days-blog-male-1.png\" alt=\"evo at trial cta 7 days blog male\" class=\"wp-image-56837\" style=\"width:1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-trial-cta-7-days-blog-male-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-trial-cta-7-days-blog-male-1-960x422.png 960w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-trial-cta-7-days-blog-male-1-768x338.png 768w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-trial-cta-7-days-blog-male-1-480x211.png 480w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-trial-cta-7-days-blog-male-1-640x281.png 640w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-trial-cta-7-days-blog-male-1-720x316.png 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ALL LEVELS&nbsp;\/ lower body strength workout \/ 30 minutes Equipment: Barbell, dumbbells, lower back bench, hack squat machine &amp; leg&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":43053,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Workout of the week:\u00a030-min\u00a0lower body strength workout | EVO Fitness","_seopress_titles_desc":"Love can cause your legs to shake, and so does this exhilarating 30-minute lower body strength workout. 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