If you’ve been looking to spice up your leg workout you’re in luck. Today I have a challenging hamstring and butt exercise that is somewhat unconventional. Very few people take advantage of this exceptional exercise and I hope that this post will change that.

When you think about training your hamstrings, the most common exercises that come to mind are Stiff Leg Deadlifts and Leg Curls. I’ve been hooked on the T-Bar Stiff Leg Deadlift for the past few months ever since my buddy Tom Venuto introduced them to me. I get an amazing stretch and contraction with that hamstring exercise. I’ll be sure to record a video of the T-Bar Stiff Leg Deadlift soon. The regular Deadlift also makes for one heck of a glute and hamstring exercise.

When I asked the members of Tom’s Burn The Fat Inner Circle if they had any alternative exercises that really blast the hammies and glutes I was surprised to hear Tom suggest Glute-Ham Raises. I was even more surprised when Tom mentioned that Glute-Ham Raises are not only difficult, but you can expect 3x the muscle soreness afterward.

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If you live a busy lifestyle, workout at home, and are looking to add some variety to your leg workouts, this video will spice things up for you….

Here’s the routine:

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I was introduced to a new and unique butt exercise by my friend Richard Schuller of Decades Younger. During his recent visit I pulled out my video camera and asked him to demonstrate this great exercise to build a firm butt…

It feels a little awkward at first, especially when you take a few steps away from the machine. I got pulled back during my first rep and it took a little practice to get the hang of it, but once I did, I really felt it in my legs, butt, and even my abs.

Don’t be afraid to give it a try… and when you do, be sure to come back here and let us know how it felt.

To achieving your limitless potential,

Scott Tousignant

PS Richard is our house guest for this week. Being 70 years young, he specializes in fitness for men and women over 60. If there are any questions that you have for Richard or any exercises that you would like to see him demonstrate, simply submit them in the comment box below.

In yesterday’s article Long Live Isolation Exercises we compared compound exercises vs isolation exercises along with the benefits that each one brings to the table. Today I am going to share an amazing workout that combines the power and calorie burning benefits of a compound exercise as well as the sculpting and shaping benefits of an isolation exercise…

The leg press is a fantastic exercise for working your legs. It doesn’t replace a squat or a deadlift, but it’s still one of the best exercises that you can do for your legs. Chances are pretty good that you are already incorporating the leg press into your workouts, but there’s also a pretty good chance that you are not receiving the maximum benefits from this great exercise.

If you are performing the leg press with your feet in the same position on the press every time, you’ll be placing more of the resistance on just a few of the muscles that make up your legs. However, by varying the position of your feet, you can isolate other muscle that make up your legs, while still experiencing the benefits of a compound movement.

For example, if you

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The deadlift is one of the greatest exercises that you should perform no matter what your goal is. When performed properly, the deadlift targets your butt, abs, and hamstrings. But what makes this exercise so awesome is that every muscle in your body gets activated throughout the movement.

As per Paula’s request, my buddy Richard Schuller of Decades Younger, and I hit the gym to record a video, which demonstrates how to perform a proper deadlift…

The Correct Way To Perform a Deadlift

Here are some of Richard’s key tips on how to perform a proper deadlift:

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For today’s home office fitness challenge I’m going to share a very powerful and motivating audio to help you overcome your ‘bad’ knees as well as video demonstrations of alternative exercises that you can perform if you have knee problems. But first… Do you have ‘bad’ knees? Of course not! Yes, you may experience pain, you may have a strained ligament, worn out cartilage, and so on. But it does not mean they are bad? If you have issues with your knees you have two choices…

You can say, “My knee is bad I have to avoid exercise or at least certain exercises and that probably means I won’t be able to achieve optimal fat loss because I am limited in what I can do.”

…Or you can say, “I have an arthritic knee and I’m not going to let that stop me from achieving the body and life that I deserve. I know other people with arthritic knees that have achieved tremendous success and I’m not going to let anything get in the way of reaching my goals.”

I’m not going to deny that you are experiencing pain or discomfort, but are you going to let that limit you? Do you think that you can turn that around?

First of all, allow me to show you eight exercises that are easier on your knees and can help you strengthen them…

Alternative Leg Exercises If You Have Bad Knees

Now I would like you to listen to the powerful audio in the player at the end of this post. Please, please, please listen to the audio. It’s very inspirational. I’ll provide the transcripts below too.

Here’s a portion of an email that I received from one of my Fat Loss Quickie friends, Nan C. Loyd prior to her listening to this audio…

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I’ve got news for you ladies. If you want lean and sexy thighs, the inner and outer thigh machine is not your solution. In fact you don’t need any fancy equipment at all. You can create that firm butt and tight legs in the comfort of your home. Here’s a list of the top 10 most effective exercise to build a desirably firm butt and sensational thighs.

Top 10 Best Leg Exercises

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