{"id":57327,"date":"2026-04-17T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/?p=57327"},"modified":"2026-04-17T13:43:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T11:43:29","slug":"20-min-shoulder-and-legs-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-shoulder-and-legs-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Workout of the week: 20-min shoulder and legs workout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ALL LEVELS <\/strong>\/ shoulder and legs workout&nbsp;\/ 20 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equipment<\/strong>: Dumbbells, leg curl machine &amp; gym bench<\/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 has a reputation for being infamous, and the memes, videos and posts all over the internet prove this point<\/strong>. But beyond the humour, leg training is fundamental for overall fitness. <strong>Strong legs improve performance, stability, power, and even support upper-body strength.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>One simple strategy to make sure you never skip it? Pair it with something you enjoy training.<\/strong> That\u2019s exactly what today\u2019s session does. This <strong>shoulder and legs workout<\/strong> has <strong>3 exercises<\/strong>, all with <strong>different reps, <\/strong>with<strong>3 sets each<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll get<strong>1-minute rest between exercises and sets<\/strong>. In total, this workout will take you <strong>20 minutes to complete.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dumbbell thrusters &#8211; 8 to 10 reps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seated leg curl &#8211; 10 to 12 reps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seated bent over dumbbell reverse fly &#8211; 12 to 15 reps<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let&#8217;s do this!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/evofitness_austria\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/evo-at-blog_en.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/evo-at-blog_en.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/evo-at-blog_en-960x422.jpg 960w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/evo-at-blog_en-768x338.jpg 768w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/evo-at-blog_en-480x211.jpg 480w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/evo-at-blog_en-640x281.jpg 640w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/evo-at-blog_en-720x316.jpg 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>Different reps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 sets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 minute rest between exercises and rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment: Dumbbells, leg curl machine &amp; gym bench<\/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 \u2013 DUMBBELL THRUSTER<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8 to 10 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower into a squat \u2014 keep your chest up and knees tracking over your toes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drive through your heels to stand up and press the dumbbells overhead in one explosive motion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower the weights back to your shoulders and go straight into the next rep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width:100%; max-width:800px; aspect-ratio:16\/9; border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; position:relative;\"> \n\u00a0 <iframe\n\u00a0 src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CFLMO9Tx0z4?si=LbzDRtsAsmFsnJWp\"\n\u00a0 title=\"YouTube video player\"\n\u00a0 allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\n\u00a0 referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"\n\u00a0 allowfullscreen\n\u00a0 loading=\"lazy\"\n\u00a0 style=\"position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; border:0; border-radius:20px;\">\n\u00a0 <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\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 \u2013 SEATED LEG CURL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 to 12 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\u2019s momentum doesn\u2019t do the work for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width:100%; max-width:800px; aspect-ratio:16\/9; border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; position:relative;\"> \n\u00a0 <iframe\n\u00a0 src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EFnsg4Lukao?si=-AsXn-_jiPEz7rK4\"\n\u00a0 title=\"YouTube video player\"\n\u00a0 allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\n\u00a0 referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"\n\u00a0 allowfullscreen\n\u00a0 loading=\"lazy\"\n\u00a0 style=\"position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; border:0; border-radius:20px;\">\n\u00a0 <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\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\">3 &#8211; SEATED BENT OVER DUMBBELL REVERSE FLY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 to 15 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sit on the edge of a bench holding a dumbbell in each hand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hinge forward from your hips with a flat back, letting the weights hang below your shoulders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With a slight bend in your elbows, lift the dumbbells out to the sides until your arms are in line with your shoulders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Squeeze your rear delts at the top of the movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower the weights slowly and with control back to the starting position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid using momentum: keep the movement strict and controlled throughout.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width:100%; max-width:800px; aspect-ratio:16\/9; border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; position:relative;\"> \n\u00a0 <iframe\n\u00a0 src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ftl9zL1m4ng?si=BzRFFICXH1SbjIYO\"\n\u00a0 title=\"YouTube video player\"\n\u00a0 allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\n\u00a0 referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"\n\u00a0 allowfullscreen\n\u00a0 loading=\"lazy\"\n\u00a0 style=\"position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; border:0; border-radius:20px;\">\n\u00a0 <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\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\">Done with this shoulder and legs workout? Find your next challenge below:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/30-minute-upper-body-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30-min upper-body strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/30-min-unilateral-back-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30-min unilateral back workout<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-smith-machine-lower-body-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-min Smith machine leg workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-emom-upper-body-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20-min EMOM upper-body workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/30-min-arm-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30-min arm strength workout<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-lower-chest-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20-min lower-chest strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/15-min-hiit-push-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15-min HIIT push workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-upper-back-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20-min upper back workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-dumbbell-upper-body-strength\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-min dumbbell upper-body strength<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-kettlebell-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-min kettlebell strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/10-min-amrap-cardio-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10-min AMRAP cardio workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-christmas-circuit-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20-min Christmas circuit workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/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 \/ shoulder and legs workout&nbsp;\/ 20 minutes Equipment: Dumbbells, leg curl machine &amp; gym bench Leg day has&#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":"103","_seopress_titles_title":"Workout of the week: 20-min shoulder and legs workout","_seopress_titles_desc":"Never skip leg day again. 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