We’re at Neptune Beach in Jacksonville, Florida, enjoying the surprisingly beautiful scenery. The beach is lined with palm trees and the water, though cold, is refreshing. It’s a far cry from the snowy landscapes of Canada!
Couple standing on a beach with palm trees
After soaking up some sun and filming some content for TV Science, we’re heading to grab some protein-packed food. We’re feeling hungry after our beach adventures and need to refuel.
Close-up of a plate of calamari
This place reminds us of LA, with its vibrant atmosphere and diverse food options. We opted for calamari, crab cakes, and a seared ahi tuna dish.
A table with various seafood dishes
Back at the house, it’s time for some pre-workout. We’re using a non-stimulant, high-volume product with a new melon berry twist flavor that tastes like tangy wild strawberry candies. Stay tuned for a new flavor collaboration with PE Science coming soon!
A person mixing pre-workout supplement
Today’s workout is a leg routine, combining exercises from Steph’s glute-focused program and some of my staple leg exercises. We’ll share our training cues and techniques for each movement.
We kicked off the workout with dynamic stretching and a light treadmill warm-up. This included hamstring stretches, leg swings, and step-throughs to prepare the lower body.
A person performing leg swings as part of a warm-up
We started with the Cybex SWAT press machine, a great alternative to the standard 45-degree leg press. Its natural plane of motion allows for deeper squats without spinal flexion. Next, walking lunges with dumbbells, focusing on glute activation by leaning forward and pushing through the heels.
A person performing walking lunges with dumbbells
Cable pull-throughs are a fantastic glute isolation exercise. Remember to step forward, go deep between the legs, and thrust forward with a rounded lower back. We aim for 12-15 reps on this one.
A person demonstrating the cable pull-through exercise
Inspired by Josh Scoville’s “how to f up your hamstrings” video, we’re trying his lying leg curl technique. It involves three sets of eight reps: full range of motion, half range of motion, and static holds, increasing the weight with each set.
A person performing lying leg curls on a machine
To finish the workout, a pump exercise for increased metabolic stress in the glutes, followed by seated hamstring curls. Thanks for joining us for this beach day and leg workout!
