{"id":57042,"date":"2026-03-23T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/?p=57042"},"modified":"2026-01-29T15:50:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T14:50:19","slug":"22-min-lower-body-strength-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/22-min-lower-body-strength-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Workout of the week:\u00a022-min lower-body strength workout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ALL LEVELS <\/strong>\/ lower-body strength workout \/ 22 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equipment<\/strong>: Belt squat machine, trap bar &amp; seated leg press machine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Leg day is either your favourite gym day or the one you love to hate<\/strong>; there&#8217;s rarely an in-between. But the truth is: <strong>leg training targets the muscles that form the foundation of almost every movement you make. <\/strong>Strong legs<strong> improve mobility, boost calorie burn, and build the strength, power<\/strong>, and muscle that carry over into everything else you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <strong>lower-body strength workout<\/strong> delivers all that. It features just <strong>3 exercises<\/strong>, performed for <strong>10 reps<\/strong> across <strong>3 sets<\/strong>, with <strong>2 minutes of rest between exercises and rounds<\/strong>. All combined, this workout will take you just<strong> 22 minutes<\/strong> to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Belt squat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trap bar deadlift<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leg press<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Leg day: here we go!<\/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>3 exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 reps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 sets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 minutes rest between exercises and rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment: Belt squat machine, trap bar &amp; seated leg press 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; BELT SQUAT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Step into the belt squat platform and attach the belt around your hips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and core engaged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sit back and down into a squat, keeping your chest tall and spine neutral.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower until your thighs are at least parallel to the floor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drive through your heels to stand back up, fully extending your hips at the top.<\/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\">2 &#8211; TRAP BAR DEADLIFT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Step inside the trap bar with feet hip-width apart and hands gripping the handles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brace your core, set your shoulders back, and keep your chest proud.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push through your heels to lift the bar, extending hips and knees simultaneously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stand tall at the top without leaning back.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower the bar back to the floor under control, maintaining a neutral spine.<\/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\">3 &#8211; LEG PRESS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 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\u2019t 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<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legs shaking after this lower-body strength workout? Shake it off by choosing your next challenge.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/40-min-unilateral-strength-workout\/\">40-min unilateral strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/40-20-interval-strength-workout\/\">40\/20 interval strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/35-min-back-strength-workout\/\">35-min back strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-smith-machine-lower-body-workout\/\">25-min Smith machine leg workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-emom-upper-body-workout\/\">20-min EMOM upper-body workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/30-min-arm-strength-workout\/\">30-min arm strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-lower-chest-strength-workout\/\">20-min lower-chest strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-hiit-push-workout\/\">20-min HIIT push workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-upper-back-workout\/\">20-min upper back workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-dumbbell-upper-body-strength\/\">25-min dumbbell upper-body strength<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-kettlebell-strength-workout\/\">25-min kettlebell strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/10-min-amrap-cardio-workout\/\">10-min AMRAP cardio 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\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ALL LEVELS \/ lower-body strength workout \/ 22 minutes Equipment: Belt squat machine, trap bar &amp; seated leg press machine&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"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:\u00a022-min lower-body strength workout","_seopress_titles_desc":"Leg day matters. 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