Xtrain Legs

[maddiesmum]

Agreed Justine. Sliding and gliding lunges, in all directions, are tougher than just doing clock lunges with weights. Perhaps because they are more of a stability challenge and also, there is the possibility of going even lower into the lunge. They made me do these in runners physiotherapy too!

Clare

 

[desertambrosia]

I agree Justine and Clare. I can do heavy squats forever. But, a barre workout, or gliding discs; I'm crying like a little girl.

 

[jengollf]

What other people find works for legs makes interesting reading!
I always thought I had really strong legs - until I was humbled by Turbo Barre. And anything with low end lunges still kills me. Slide and Glide is another one - really 'gets' my inner thigh. Weirdly, I find the heavier LB weights workouts much, much easier.

I feel the same way! Until I discovered Cathe I had never done barre or floor work. I did lots of lunges and squats and deadlifts and thought I was pretty strong. I have never hit failure as often as I have with some of her barre and floor work! It is murder! But thanks to Cathe I have built up a lot of endurance.

 

[maddiesmum]

Blimey, we should all have legs and glutes of pure granite by now!!!!!

Clare (working on it.......)

 

[Swimmer]

I'm going to have to pull out XTrain Legs again. The last time I did it, I enjoyed it but as others said, it didn't seem difficult enough. I think my expectations going into it were off.

I have to agree that I'm finding barre and workouts like LL&A and GG more effective for me, particularly when I combine them with plyo/cardio-leg strength workouts. I've gotten really strong and the muscles in my legs are bigger/more defined than when I did STS Squat Rack or SH Legs.

Not to hijack this thread but I recently rediscovered the floorwork on Great Weighted Workout (Karen V.). WOW. I don't use the "genie ball," just ankle weights. This is a classic that stands the test of time.

 

[desertambrosia]

I have that one on VHS. I may have to check it out.

 

[Swimmer]

I have that one on VHS. I may have to check it out.

Be prepared to suffer. My legs are strong and I had to take breaks, even during the quad focused segment. You can hear the castmates groaning at various points, but KV keeps going, like she's not feeling a thing, the minx.

I love the guys in the workout, too. Those outfits are a hoot!

 

[desertambrosia]

Ohhhh, now I definitely have to re-visit. Thanks!


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