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Once a week or more · Intermediate

Leg day workout

A complete leg day works your quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves by combining compound lifts with machines. You can do it once or twice a week.

Who it's for

  • You want a complete, balanced leg day.
  • You can squat with good form, or swap it for the leg press.
  • You train by muscle group or with push pull legs.

Your week

Leg dayLegs

The workouts

Legs

ExerciseSetsRepsRest
Barbell squat46–82–3 min
Leg press310–121.5–2 min
Leg extension310–121.5–2 min
Lying leg curl310–121.5–2 min
Romanian deadlift38–101.5–2 min
Standing calf raise412–151 min

How to progress

  • Start with a weight you can complete all sets with inside the rep range, with good form.
  • Once you hit the top of the range on every set (for example 3×12), add a little weight next session.
  • If you can't reach the bottom of the range, keep the weight until you do.

GymOrbita logs every set and suggests the weight for your next session, so you don't have to remember.

Tips

  • Warm up your knees and hips well before squatting, with light sets.
  • If squats are hard, start with goblet squats or the leg press.
  • Leave at least 48 hours before training legs again.

FAQ

How often should I train legs?

Once a week is enough to maintain; twice usually works better if you recover well.

What if my knees hurt?

Lower the weight, control the range and try the machine alternatives. If the pain persists, see a professional.

General guide plan, not a substitute for professional advice. If you have an injury or pain, check with a doctor or physiotherapist first.

Use it in GymOrbita, free

In the app go to Routines → New routine and pick the matching predefined routine. Assign its days and log every set.