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    Quads & Hamstrings Balance

    Quads & Hamstrings Balance

    Glutes & Legs
    Intermediate
    3 routines

    Intermediate lower-body plan balancing quad-dominant squats and step-ups with hinge and hamstring work. Prioritizes compounds first, then unilateral and accessory work. 45–60 minutes.

    Routines

    Day 1 — Quad Emphasis

    Front squat strength, machine volume, and step variations to target quads while keeping balance work.

    Intermediate
    49 mins
    160 Kcal
    Barbell Front Squat

    Barbell Front Squat

    4 sets
    5 reps
    120s rest
    Sled Hack Squat

    Sled Hack Squat

    3 sets
    8 reps
    90s rest
    Dumbbell Step-Up

    Dumbbell Step-Up

    3 sets
    10 reps
    60s rest
    Dumbbell Goblet Split Squat

    Dumbbell Goblet Split Squat

    3 sets
    8 reps
    75s rest
    Lever Leg Extension

    Lever Leg Extension

    3 sets
    12 reps
    60s rest
    Lateral Step-up

    Lateral Step-up

    3 sets
    10 reps
    60s rest
    Walking Lunge

    Walking Lunge

    3 sets
    12 reps
    60s rest

    Day 2 — Hamstring & Hinge Focus

    Hinge strength and hamstring isolation with unilateral RDLs and posterior chain accessories.

    Intermediate
    53 mins
    166 Kcal
    Barbell Romanian Deadlift

    Barbell Romanian Deadlift

    4 sets
    6 reps
    120s rest
    Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

    Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

    3 sets
    10 reps
    90s rest
    Dumbbell Single Leg Deadlift

    Dumbbell Single Leg Deadlift

    3 sets
    8 reps
    75s rest
    Nordic Hamstring Curl

    Nordic Hamstring Curl

    3 sets
    6 reps
    90s rest
    Dumbbell Lying Leg Curl

    Dumbbell Lying Leg Curl

    3 sets
    12 reps
    60s rest
    Kettlebell Romanian Deadlift

    Kettlebell Romanian Deadlift

    3 sets
    12 reps
    75s rest
    Barbell Hip Thrust

    Barbell Hip Thrust

    3 sets
    8 reps
    90s rest

    Day 3 — Balanced Strength & Unilateral Control

    High-bar squats with sumo deadlift, split squats, and multi-directional step work for symmetry.

    Intermediate
    49 mins
    159 Kcal
    Barbell High Bar Squat

    Barbell High Bar Squat

    4 sets
    6 reps
    120s rest
    Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift

    Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift

    3 sets
    8 reps
    90s rest
    Bulgarian Split Squat with Chair

    Bulgarian Split Squat with Chair

    3 sets
    10 reps
    75s rest
    Dumbbell Rear Lunge

    Dumbbell Rear Lunge

    3 sets
    10 reps
    60s rest
    Single Leg Step Up on Bench

    Single Leg Step Up on Bench

    3 sets
    10 reps
    60s rest
    Dumbbell Lateral Step Up

    Dumbbell Lateral Step Up

    3 sets
    10 reps
    60s rest
    Dumbbell side lunge

    Dumbbell side lunge

    3 sets
    10 reps
    60s rest
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