Name: Playbook - Flourish Fit - Wk 5 | Elevate Glutes & Legs 1
Uploaded: 2024-04-24T20:26:56.786Z
Duration: 50 min
Description: Wk 5 | Elevate Glutes & Legs 1

Heather

That Bulgarian Split Squat Superset hurt so good 😅

Whitney

Quads were shaking too bad do do the finisher 😅

Kamryn

Melinda Elam

Mindy

Melissa

Use these movements to help you warm up & activate your muscles before beginning your workout.

Complete for 60 seconds total 

Form tips:
- keep your glutes in the same position, try to avoid letting them slide around 
- keep your knees in a 90 degree angle 

If doing the advanced option: 
- keep your core tight as you rotate for balance 
- twist your torso toward your outer knee as you turn each way to get the full rotation

90/90 Hip Drill

Advanced: knees don’t rest between reps
Beginner: modification, knees rest between sets 

Form Tips: 
• begin on all 4s knees below hips, hands below shoulders 
• keep your core locked in and spine neutral 
• drive knees back to straighten legs & flex quads at the top 
• lower slowly with control keeping tension in your quads 

❌ don’t use your upper body to drive up 
❌ don’t round or arch your back 

✅ do focus on using your quads to drive up and squeeze them at the top
✅ do focus on moving through your knees forward and back

Bear Plank Quad Squeeze

Warm-Up

Band is option 
Complete reps on each side, going back and forth 

Form tips: 
• hands below shoulders & knees below hips
• keep hips squared (try not to lift your hip as you lift your leg) 
• keep knee in a 90 degree angle
• drive knee out, focusing on squeezing your outer glute

Fire Hydrant (optional: banded)

Advanced: barbell or dumbbell
Beginner: dumbbell or bodyweight 

*4 second count as you drive up, regular speed as you lower 

Form tips: 
• shoulder blades on bench/box
• chin tucked 
• feet hip width apart with toes pointed forward, heels planted and toes gripping the ground 
• feet should be right below knees at the top of the thrust (if they are too far forward you’ll feel it more in your hamstrings, if they are too far back you will feel it more in your quads & knees)
• keep knees in line with toes as you drive up and lower 
• abs locked in and ribs locked down to protect your spine 
• squeeze your glutes at the top and lower with control 

❌ don’t arch your back at the top 
❌ don’t let your knees cave in 

✅ do go through the full range of motion (using a weight you can do so with) 
✅ do keep your core tight the entire time to protect your spine

Hip Thrust, 4 Seconds Up

After the first exercise go straight into the second exercise with minimal rest. Then rest once both exercises are complete and repeat for the sets given.

Complete reps on both sides

Advanced: dumbbells
Intermediate: body weight 
Beginner: modification *only go as low as you feel comfortable to 

*watch the end of the video to see how to get into position 

Form tips: 
• front foot - heel planted and toes gripping the ground, toes pointed forward 
• back foot - resting 
• lock in your core and keep your spine neutral 
• slightly lean forward as you allow your hips to unlock and drive back. 
• let your knee unlock and slightly drive forward, staying in line with your toes 
• push the ground away using your front foot to drive back up 

❌ don’t round or arch your spine 
❌ don’t let your knee cave in 
❌ don’t use your back leg to help you drive up 

✅ do focus on using your glutes and quads 
✅ do lower with control and drive up through your heels

Bulgarian Split Squat

Complete reps on both sides

Beginner: use modification next to wall *only go as low as you feel comfortable to 

Form tips: 
• front foot - heel planted and toes gripping the ground, toes pointed forward 
• back foot - resting 
• lock in your core and keep your spine neutral 
• slightly lean forward as you allow your hips to unlock and drive back. 
• slowly twist your hip toward your other knee & you should feel a greater stretch in your glutes 
• keep your knees in line with your toes 
• push the ground away using your front foot to drive back up 

❌ don’t round or arch your spine 
❌ don’t let your knee cave in 
❌ don’t use your back leg to help you drive up 

✅ do focus on using your glutes and quads 
✅ do lower with control and drive up through your heels

Body weight Bulgarian Split Squat w/ Twist

Bulgarian Split Squat Superset

Gym: leg curl machine 
Home: long band 

Form tips: 
• drive hips down on the bench or floor 
• keep your core locked in to protect your spine 
• flex ankles so feet are activated 
• drive up using your hamstrings 
• release with control keeping the tension in your hamstrings the entire time 

❌ don’t let your hips lift up as you curl 
❌ don’t swing your legs up 

✅ do isolate your hamstrings and move with control 
✅ do keep your head down to avoid straining your neck

Hamstring Curl

Complete 6 singles on each side (stay on the same side for all 6, then switch)

Gym: leg extension machine 
Home: shown in video 

Gym Form Tips: 
• flex ankles so feet are activated and toes pointed forward (not in or out) 
• sit in good posture with abs locked in 
• drive up thinking about using your quads 
• keep just a slight bend in your knee at the top 
• release one leg and lower with control 

Home Form Tips:
• keep knees and toes pointed forward 
• drive knees forward
• lift one foot and press through your quad 
• keep your core and hips locked in

Single to Double Leg Extension (read description)

This is a bonus finisher & optional to complete 

Total reps include both sides (complete as many as possible in a row before resting. If you need to rest, pause for a few seconds and jump back in until all reps are completed)

Advanced: weighted 
Beginner: bodyweight or modification 

Form Tips: 
• Toes and knees pointing forward
• Good posture, neutral spine, and lock in everything from your hips up 
• Your focus is always on the leg that is forward 
• Plant your front foot with heel down and gripping the floor with your toes for balance 
• as you lower, allow your knee to come forward as you drive your hips back 
• push up through your heel, focusing on your glutes and quads 
• step together between each lunge to reset 

❌ don’t let your knee cave in or fall out 
❌ don’t use your back leg to drive up 

✅ do think about using your glutes and quads 
✅ do slow down

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