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KEEPING UP WITH KAYLA YOUR 28-DAY BODY PLAN

WORKOUT 01 LEGS

CIRCUIT 1

“This workout will fire up your legs in only 14 mins,” says Kayla. Set a timer for 7 mins and complete as many rounds as possible of circuit 1. Rest for 1 min, then do the same for circuit 2.

1.POP SQUAT

Targets: Quads, hamstrings, glutes

Do: 12 reps

(a) Start feet together. Push through your heels and propel your body upwards, extending your legs beneath you. Land in a sumo squat, maintaining ‘soft’ knees.

(b) Bend your knees until your thighs are parallel with the floor, ensuring your back remains between a 45° and 90° angle from your hips. Push through your heels and propel your body upwards. Land in your starting position. That’s 1 rep.

2. REVERSE LUNGE

Targets: Quads, hamstrings, glutes

Do: 10 reps on each side

(a) Start with your feet shoulder-width apart. Step back with your right leg. As you plant the ball of your right foot on the floor, bend both knees to 90°.

Exhale deeply. Extend both knees and transfer your weight completely on to your left foot. Step your right foot forward to return to the starting

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