{"id":55653,"date":"2025-09-01T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/?p=55653"},"modified":"2025-09-10T11:27:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T09:27:16","slug":"25-min-lowerbody-strength-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-lowerbody-strength-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Workout of the week: 25-min lower-body strength workout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ALL LEVELS <\/strong>\/<strong> <\/strong>lower-body strength workout<strong> <\/strong>\/ 25 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equipment<\/strong>:&nbsp;Smith machine, leg press machine, leg curl &amp; extension machine, hip abduction machine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people dread leg day. Others swear by it. But one thing&#8217;s for sure: you might skip it, but it never skips you. <strong>Lower-body workouts offer benefits beyond strong quads and glutes. They improve your stability, boost your athletic performance, and they also burn more calories than most other workouts.<\/strong> That&#8217;s because leg exercises often recruit your entire body, increasing the effort and the energy you use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <strong>lower-body strength workout<\/strong> was built not to be skipped. It includes <strong>5 exercises<\/strong>, each with <strong>15 reps<\/strong>, performed for <strong>3 sets<\/strong>. <strong>Rest for 1 minute between exercises and sets<\/strong>. All combined, this workout will take you <strong>25 minutes to complete<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Smith machine deadlift<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leg press<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seated leg curl<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leg extension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seated hip abduction<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready to stop skipping leg day? Let&#8217;s go!<\/strong><\/p>\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\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>15 reps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 sets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1-min rest between exercises and sets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment: Smith machine, leg press machine, leg curl &amp; extension machine, hip abduction 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>3 sets<\/strong><\/p>\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\">1 &#8211; SMITH MACHINE DEADLIFT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>15 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set the bar just above ankle height. Stand with feet hip-width apart, close to the bar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grip outside your legs, back straight, core tight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lift by driving through your heels and pushing hips forward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Squeeze glutes at the top, then lower with control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WhuSALnVaTk?si=ALip9lgaRABkvOLu\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> \n\n \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; LEG PRESS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>15 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sit on the machine and place your feet shoulder-width apart on the platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust the seat so your knees are at about a 90-degree angle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push the platform away by extending your legs \u2014 don&#8217;t lock your knees at the top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower the platform slowly until your knees are just above 90 degrees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pWHtN9uJ1Os?si=S2ERxoXovgO1jig7\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> \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; SEATED LEG CURL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>15 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place the back of your ankles on the curl pad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sit tall, grip the handles, and brace your core.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curl the pad down by squeezing your hamstrings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pause at the bottom, then return slowly to the start.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Control each rep so the weight&#8217;s momentum doesn\u2019t do the work for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ifTzY_OqpRQ?si=xXmklGAimdNqLgkh\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> \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; LEG EXTENSION<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>15 reps<\/strong><\/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, 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<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CIIXWYqC538?si=10bexkbSYGjaLYcS\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> \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; SEATED HIP ABDUCTION<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>15 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sit on the machine with your back flat and legs inside the pads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold the side handles for support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push your legs outward, squeezing your glutes at the top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return slowly to the starting position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/klfgfC1pQxQ?si=kAGaWO7uTdYGkZQP\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> \n\n \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\">Finished this lower-body strength workout? Choose your next challenge below:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-bicep-and-tricep-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-min bicep and tricep workout<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-dumbbell-compound-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20-min dumbbell compound workout<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/35-min-glutes-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">35-min glutes workout<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/15-min-core-and-oblique-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15-min&nbsp;core and oblique workout<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/45-min-back-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">45-min back strength workout<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/100-reps-dumbbell-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">100 reps dumbbell strength workout<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/full-body-workout-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Full-body workout for time<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/30-min-shoulder-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30-min shoulder strength workout<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/40-min-back-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">40-min back strength workout<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/15min-dumbbell-emom-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15-min dumbbell EMOM workout<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-pull-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-min pull strength workout<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/35-min-superset-push-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">35-min superset push strength workout<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ALL LEVELS \/ lower-body strength workout \/ 25 minutes Equipment:&nbsp;Smith machine, leg press machine, leg curl &amp; extension machine, hip&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":55950,"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: 25-min lower-body strength workout | EVO Fitness","_seopress_titles_desc":"Glutes, quads, hamstrings, this 25-min lower-body strength workout hits them all. 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