Elite Leg Development Program — For Endurance,
Power & Explosiveness —
This 6-day elite leg program combines explosive power, endurance, speed, and strength
to create legs capable of excelling in sprints, long-distance runs, and high-performance
movements.
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■■■■■ Day 1 – Power & Strength (Heavy Lower)
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• Barbell Back Squat – 5×5 (heavy)
• Romanian Deadlift – 4×6
• Walking Lunges – 4×10 each leg
• Weighted Step-ups – 3×12 each leg
• Standing Calf Raise – 4×15–20
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■ Day 2 – Plyometrics & Acceleration
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• Box Jumps – 5×5
• Depth Jumps – 4×6
• Broad Jumps – 4×5
• Bounding – 3×40m
• Sprint Drills – 6×60m (max effort, 90s rest)
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■ Day 3 – Endurance & Aerobic Capacity
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• Easy Run – 8–10 km at 60–70% max HR
• Hill Run – 5×300m uphill (walk down recovery)
• Bodyweight Squats – 3×50
• Calf Raises – 3×30
• Mobility & Stretching – 15 mins
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■ Day 4 – Speed & Explosive Power
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• Sled Push/Pull – 5×20m
• Sprint 100m – 6 rounds (full rest)
• High Knees – 3×30s
• Skater Hops – 4×20 (explosive lateral jumps)
• Box Step-ups (explosive) – 3×12 each leg
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■■ Day 5 – Strength Endurance
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• Front Squats – 4×10
• Bulgarian Split Squats – 4×12 each leg
• Deadlifts – 3×8
• Farmer’s Carry – 3×40m heavy
• Wall Sit – 3×60s hold
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■■■■ Day 6 – Recovery & Stability
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• Light Jog – 4–6 km
• Glute Bridge Hold – 3×60s
• Single-leg Balance Work – 3×60s each
• Yoga/Mobility Flow – 20 mins
• Deep Stretching – 10 mins
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■■ Weekly Notes:
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• Sleep: 7–9 hrs daily.
• Protein intake: 2g/kg bodyweight.
• Add resistance over time (progressive overload).
• Prioritize recovery — ice, massage, hydration.
• Every 4th week: reduce volume by 30% for deload.
• Warm-up: Always dynamic. Cool down: Always static.