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Strength machines may be confusing or even intimidating to use, but fortunately, NASM-certified trainer Kelsey Wells [3] utilizes her Instagram to help us feel more comfortable and confident at the gym.
Kelsey's three-move workout will help you increase your lower-body strength and build lean muscle. The workout only uses two machines — the leg press and hamstring curl machine — and is done in a pyramid style, "increasing weight as you decrease reps," Kelsey said. If you're ready for a lower-body blast, check out her workout ahead.
The Leg Workout
Before getting started, be sure to make sure you're warmed up (we suggest something like this dynamic warmup [5]). "Be sure to rest between every set" in order for your muscles to recover, Kelsey advised. Don't forget to cool down [6] once you're done.
- Hamstring curl [7]: four sets of 12, 10, eight, and six reps
- Leg press [8]: four sets of 12, 10, eight, and six reps
- Sumo leg press [9]: four sets of 12, 10, eight, and six reps
Watch how Kelsey performs each move in the video above.