Pure Strength - Legs and Abs

[L Sass]

I got the PS series last week and just did legs / abs for the first time. My legs feel like jello. I don't have a body bar so I substituted my otherwise useless firm sculpting stick and added 5 pound ankle weights. I had no idea what to expect from this, and becasue of that I'm not sure what I thought of this workout. What do you all think of it?

Lorrie

 

[Juliebeth]

I did this workout for the second time today. The first time I did it was a while ago, so I didn't remember it.

I only used 2.5# ankle weights for the floor work, but I felt it pretty good. I should have used more for the outer thigh portion. I also didn't go heavy enough with my barbell during the squats and such, but will know better next time. Overall, I felt like it worked my legs good. I did it after a 3 mile run and it wasn't too much.

Julie

 

[AllisonT]

The only thing I don't love about this workout is the warmup - I substitute the Pyramid Lower warmup. Other than that, it's thorough and the form tips are great. I go waaaay lighter than Cathe and Crew on the floor leg work - a 2 or 2.5# ankle weight is PLENTY for me.

 

[scm]

PS is my favorite leg workout. I like each of the exercises done. I especially like how the step-ups are done slow with a short break in between sets. This allows you to go really heavy if you want.
I don't have a body bar. So, for the floorwork I've used an ankle weight.
I just received three xring's (each has diff. resistance) I might incorporate those.
Susan C.M.

 

[Liz66]

I love this whole series! PS Legs gives the legs a wonderful workout - the sit and stand squats are killers!!!!! When Cathe's legs start the 'quiver' I think to myself, "I've been quivering since the second rep!!" I have these on VHS and would really love to have them on DVD.

Liz

 

[mogambo]

This is my favorite leg workout too. You can really go heavy, and it works every muscle thoroughly.

 

[Peanuts]

I did this one on Monday and I'm still feeling it!

Robin

 

[Mckmain]

This is a great workout Lorrie. You can go as heavy as you want or even light for Freestyle!! I did the light Freestyle version today just adding on a few more reps. I do the floorwork with my Firm 8lb body bar that I don't use much. I also think the Upper body PS workouts are also a must.......Carole

 

[gypsygirl64]

Wow! I feel much better after reading these posts! I love PS Legs and have done it many many many times and I FINALLY made it up the 15 lb body bar and that was with a BREAK in between the Outer Thigh section! I haven't done it in about a month though and I am SURE the 15 lbs would be too heavy... I won't feel bad going back down to my 9 lb bar now!


Gypsygirl >^..^<

 

[nancy324]

I love it, Lorrie. I do not use any weight for the floor work, and I'm thoroughly challenged by it. The best is the hamstring raise on the box. It does wonders for my lower back.