Descrição
In this video, I share a modified leg and abs workout that focuses on unilateral exercises and mobility. As I'm currently dealing with some physical limitations, I demonstrate how to adapt your training to work around injuries while still maintaining fitness.
Key points from the workout:
- Emphasis on unilateral exercises like split squats and pistol squats to improve mobility and strength
- Progression techniques for pistol squats, including assisted versions and negatives
- Use of a balance pad for split squats to engage stabilizer muscles
- Step-ups with controlled movement for leg strength and balance
- Bulgarian split squats with tips on proper form and muscle activation
This workout is designed to build a foundation for future training while accommodating individual limitations. I discuss the importance of warm-ups, balance, and progression in exercises, emphasizing functional movements that don't exacerbate pain
Whether you're working through an injury or looking to add variety to your leg day, this video offers practical tips and modifications to keep you moving forward in your fitness journey.
This is a private workout session filmed in my home gym – raw & uncut. There's no editing, no hype, no shortcuts – just full-length real workouts.
0:00 Training Around Injuries - Leg Workout
0:29 Addressing Sciatic Issues and Muscle Imbalances
1:16 Unilateral Exercises for Lower Body
1:56 Warm-up Importance for Mobility and Pain Management
2:49 Pistol Squat Progression: Assisted Technique
4:04 Pistol Squat Modification: Elevating the Leg
5:33 Proper Form and Balance in Pistol Squats
7:59 Negative Repetitions for Pistol Squat Strength
10:11 Balance Pad Introduction for Stability Training
12:50 Split Squat on Balance Pad: Activating Stabilizer Muscles
15:53 Step-up Exercise: Controlled Movement for Leg Strength
19:37 Bulgarian Split Squat: Proper Form and Muscle Activation
22:59 Single Leg Deadlift: Progression and Balance Training