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Today’s Workout 89: The legs and abs circuit to build lean muscle

From your core all the way down to your calves, this routine will burn fat and stimulate muscle growth.

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  • 30-45

  • 4

  • Yes

Man Does Swiss Ball Plank Circle Exercise

Before you can show off the muscle that you’ve been working so hard to build, you’ve got to burn off those last layers of fat.

And if you need to get rid of any extra flab around your abs or legs in order to see definition, then this is the circuit you’ve been looking for.

Swiss ball rollouts and single-arm, single-leg planks will develop core strength and muscle, leg raises will create definition, and jumping lunges will get you sweating and shedding fat. It’s the two-in-one circuit your body needs.

Directions

You’ll do this workout as a circuit, meaning you’ll complete each exercise consecutively without rest. Once you’ve finished all exercises, rest for 30 to 60 seconds. Repeat the entire circuit for 4 to 6 rounds.

Depending upon your ability, you may shorten or lengthen the rest period. You may also complete more or fewer rounds.

For more abs and legs work:

Check out our favorite 10 workouts to do on legs day, our legs and abs workout for training partners, and our bodybuilder-focused legs, shoulders, and abs workout.

For a complete archive of our daily quick-hit routines, go to mensfitness.com/todaysworkout.

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Today's Workout 89

The legs and abs circuit to build lean muscle (do 4-6 rounds)

Exercise
Equipment
Sets
Reps
Rest
Exercise 1 of 4

Swiss Ball Rollout

Equipment
Swiss Ball
Sets
--
Reps
10
Rest
0 sec.
Exercise 2 of 4

Single-Arm, Single-Leg Plank

Equipment
No Equipment
Sets
--
Reps
10
Rest
0 sec.
Exercise 3 of 4

Leg Raise

Equipment
Bench
Sets
--
Reps
10
Rest
0 sec.
Perform this exercise using a Swiss ball, as shown in the video.
Exercise 4 of 4

Jumping Lunge

Equipment
No Equipment
Sets
--
Reps
30 sec.
Rest
30-60 sec.
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