I have chicken legs.
I’d skip leg day every time if I could… but I don’t.
In my defense, my legs have made some huge improvements over the past few years. HUGE thanks to my Atlanta trainer for torturing helping me with a great leg workout nearly every Monday for 3 years.
But now I’m on my own in San Diego. I need motivational help… so I turned to clothes. Those Nike Pro shorts I picked up at DICK’s make my quads feel better. (Ok, not really… but I get excited to wear them to the gym.)
My birthday DICK’s Sporting Goods gift card has been well-used. Their layout makes it all-too-easy to find alllll the things. I even got a new sports bra, which is basically unheard of for me. (Side note: this Nike sports bra is the best sports bra I’ve purchased since I got boobs.)
I’ve actually gotten pretty good and making myself *almost* as sore as my trainer did. The key is to ignore the fact that you want to puke and not give a sh*it if you drop the weight. So what if I’m crawling out of the leg press machine? What are youuuuu looking at leg day-skipping boy?
Anyhow, here’s one workout that is sure to leave you with some DOMS. And it incorporates my other trick – if I can’t go up in weight anymore since I’m without a spot, I just increase the reps to build up. Yes, it sucks. Yes, it works.
- Leg Extensions
- Lying Leg Curls
- Leg Press (25 reps)
- Linda Squats (25 reps)
- Seated Leg Curls
- Weighted Walking Lunges (25 steps down & back = 1 set, you can do this with a barbell or dumbbells)
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Vocalpoint and DICK’s Sporting Goods. While I was compensated, all opinions – as always – are my own.
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I blame my marvelous mom for these little legs. #sorryimnotsorry
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What’s your least favorite body part to workout?
Tara @ Sweat like a Pig says
I have never heard of Linda squats before but OMG, they look painful! I can’t imagine being able to do one, let alone 25!! Hats off to you! Last week during leg day I did 3 x 30 on the leg extension machine, and I thought you would be proud 😉
Laura says
They’re great for the booty! But yeah, 25 isn’t the most fun I’ve ever had. And 3×30?! What got into you??? LOL!
Carla says
I used to snicker at the men Id see at the gym who OBVIOUSLY DIDNT LIFE LEGS.
um
now
so
I may be one of those “men.”
does hopscotch count??
Allie says
HA! I wish my legs were a little more chicken-like b/c have you seen a Kenyan runner on a squat press? 🙂 I usually don’t add a ton of weight to my leg workouts but a lot of single leg stuff and lots of plyo! It’s all about how much faster can these legs go??? We’ll find out…
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says
I have chicken legs too. So long as they’re (relatively) tight, I don’t care if they’re big. Now the bootay is another story altogether. I’d love some junk in my trunk.
Laura says
I’m all about that base.
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
I wish my legs were smaller! They used to be but then I got hurt over and over. Maybe one day I won’t be hurt anymore & will get them back!
Laura says
You’ll get there one day!!! But I think your legs are fabulous. 🙂
Lucie@FitSwissChick says
Your legs look awesome, no chicken legs at all!! Clothes are the solution, I always told you that.
We should do a leg-camp here at CFBS together. You already are so strong, imagine the MACHINE you’d be after that!
My legs are long and quite lean as the only part of my body 🙂 I don’t care if they get bigger, it fits the rest of my body and especially my booty. Big, haha. 🙂
Laura says
We can do leg camp here in December!!!! Sooooo excited. And your legs rock so hard.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Linda squats! Now that’s a new one!
I LOVE legs….they are my favorite part to work and the easiest to increase with!
Laura says
They are killer! Great for the glutes though.
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
You do not have chicken legs! Great workout though have a good week!
rachel @ athletic avocado says
haha I love the name of this! looks like a great workout! 🙂
Taylor @ LiftingRevolution.com says
Linda squats… I have never seen those before! Must try.
I used to love working out legs. now, not so much. I pretty much dread it. Upper body I love pushing the weight up and seeing what i can do! Lower body, I like to think trails and incline training does the trick though I know it doesnt.
Laura says
I’d love to hear what you think if you try it! I love trails and inclines too – they all contribute!
Heather@hungryforbalance says
I don’t wish I had chicken legs, but I definitely wish mine were a little smaller. Regardless of the size of my legs though, this looks like an awesome leg day workout. I am a huge fan of high reps. That drumstick icon cracks me up.
lindsay says
i need to do this. but i have chicken wings. can you help with that too? bro?
Laura says
Oh yeah – you know bro day is my favorite! 🙂
Khushboo says
My legs are quivering just at the sight of this workout- looks painfully good!! Since I can’t increase the weight when I’m squatting at my building gym as there’s no Smith rack, I focus more on increasing my rep range and depth…’ass to grass’ has a whole new meaning ;)!
Laura says
That’s a great point too – getting lower always makes it that much harder!
Lauren @ ihadabiglunch says
I really like those shorts! But if YOU have chicken legs, then I don’t know what that means about mine! Haha. Your quads are sick!
Laura says
Thanks you!!! And aren’t the shorts the best?! I got them in the striped pattern too to match the bra.
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says
Leg day is my favorite… no triceps…yuck
janet @ the taste space says
Linda squats? Gosh, I doubt I could do even one!
Laura says
You could! They aren’t too bad til you add weight. Then… ouch! 😉
Renee says
Chicken Legs…oh man I go through phases of having little skinny legs then pack on muscle. It’s a struggle but it’s made me LOVE squats! Great workout!