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Lower Body General Fitness Workout - 60min Beginner

This comprehensive lower body session uses Tonal's digital weight to build a solid foundation in your legs and glutes. You will progress through fundamental movement patterns like the squat and deadlift to improve functional strength. This workout is designed for those looking to tone their lower body while increasing overall stability.

This session is perfect for fitness beginners or recreational athletes looking to improve leg power for daily activities. It is also an excellent choice for runners who need a reliable strength foundation.

60mDuration
7Exercises
19Total Sets
Quads, GlutesMuscles

Equipment

HandlesStraightBar

Workout Plan

Rest 90-120s between heavy compound sets like Deadlifts, 60s between accessory movements such as Squats and Lunges, and 30s for the core finisher.

Handles
Superset
Resisted Glute Bridge

Resisted Glute Bridge

Glutes, Abs, Hamstrings

Drive through your heels and pause at the top to fully engage your glutes against the resistance.

2 x 45s
Goblet Squat

Goblet Squat

Glutes, Quads, Abs

Hold the handles tight to your chest and keep your elbows inside your knees at the bottom of the squat.

3 x 12
Handles
Superset

Alternating Goblet Reverse Lunge

Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads

Maintain an upright torso and control the descent to prevent your back knee from touching the floor.

3 x 10

Resisted Calf Raise

Calves

Pause for one second at the peak of the contraction to maximize the load on your calves.

2 x 15
Handles
Farmer March

Farmer March

Obliques, Shoulders

Keep your shoulders level and resist the urge to sway as the cables pull you toward the Tonal.

2 x 30s
StraightBar
Superset
Barbell Deadlift

Barbell Deadlift

Glutes, Hamstrings, Abs

Keep the bar close to your shins and maintain a flat back as you stand up with the digital weight.

4 x 8

Barbell Hip Thrust

Glutes, Hamstrings

Use the bar pad for comfort and tuck your chin to keep your spine neutral at the top of the extension.

3 x 10

Why this order

We start with the Barbell Deadlift to hit the largest muscle groups while you are freshest for maximum power. We group bar movements together and handle movements together to minimize setup time and maximize efficiency while moving from compound to isolation patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What weight should I start with?

Tonal's digital weight automatically suggests starting points based on your initial assessment. For beginners, focus on mastering the form before increasing the load manually.

Can I use the bar for squats instead of handles?

Yes, you can substitute the Barbell Front Squat if you feel comfortable, but handles offer more freedom of movement for beginners to maintain balance.

How often should I perform this workout?

For optimal results, aim to complete this session 1 to 2 times per week, allowing at least 48 hours for muscle recovery between lower body days.