Leg workout, Lee

My last workout with Lee. : (
I knew he'd make it memorable! ouch!

1. Bulgarian Split-Squat (otherwise known as split-stance squat with extended range of motion with DB). 15 lb DB x 2, 6 sets x 10 reps per leg, using aerobic step on two rises to achieve lower depth with back knee (go lower!)

Superset without rest with:

2. Goblet Squat w/ 50lb DB (**NEW**) Grasp DB cupped in both palms (underhand grip). Legs a little wider than shoulder length apart, toes pointing slightly out. Sit down until completely seated, elbows at mid-thigh. DO NOT lean forward or round the back. Chest up. Sit low, weight on back heels.

3. For good measure, leg press machine w/ 45+45+25lb weight (x2), feet and knees together (*NEW), 20 reps consecutive (if you need to stop, do singles). Make sure you complete full range of motion - low.

Tired legs! Sad day but good workout.

Leg workout, Lee

1. Dead lifts, 45lb (x2), 6 sets x 6 reps

2. Rear leg elevated split squat with extended dip (?). 20lb DB,
5 sets x 8 reps per leg. Aerobic bench + 2 steps.

3. Stationary lunge with front reach, 3 sets x 7 reps per leg. Brutal. 20lbs, then 15lb DB. Lean forward, flat back, bring DBs together in front of knees. Return up front erect position w/ weight on back leg. Smooth movement.

*new stretch from lee! Front lunge stretch on knee, reach opposite hand to grasp back leg, put other forearm on front leg, pull leg and lean forward.

Leg burn, Lee

Leg workout today...

I was burned out after 20 minutes of hack squats but Lee finished me with walking lunges until I could no longer stand. The second hardest workout I've ever had with him (both were legs, coincidentally).

Hack squats:

1. 50 reps with 45 lbs (x2)

Rest.

2. 10 reps (assisted by Lee) with 45+45+45lbs (x2). 5-6 sets, I lost track.

3. Maximum amount of reps possible to failure: 45 (x2). I might have gotten to 25, barely. Wow did that ever burn - searing pain.

Walking lunges:

w/ 50lb BB behind neck. More searing pain and muscle failure, with gasping reminders that my cardio conditioning has slid off the backburner.

I knew my legs were cooked when I could barely climb the stairs back to the dressing room. Leaving the gym I was hoping I wouldn't need to run out of the way of a car...there's no way my legs would have responded. I wonder if anyone has been injured as a result of non-responsive over-worked muscles post-workout?