Leg Power
At a Glance
Level: Intermediate–Advanced
Length: Approximately 30–40 minutes
Equipment: Dumbbells, kettlebell, step platform, resistance band, weight bench
Focus: Lower-body strength, explosive power, unilateral stability, and force production
Best For: Runners, endurance athletes, field and court sport athletes, and anyone looking to build stronger, more powerful legs through contrast training.
Why This Program Works
Leg Power is built around contrast training, one of the most effective methods for developing both maximal strength and explosive power. By pairing a heavy strength exercise with an explosive movement that follows the same pattern, your nervous system learns to produce force more quickly and efficiently. You're not just building stronger muscles. You're training your body to use that strength when it matters.
The unilateral and offset exercises challenge balance, hip stability, and force transfer from the ground through the body. This develops the stabilizing muscles that support the larger prime movers, improving movement quality while reducing energy leaks during running, jumping, lifting, and other athletic movements.
The explosive exercises teach your muscles and tendons to absorb and rapidly redirect force, improving acceleration, stride power, hill running, agility, and overall athletic performance. At the same time, the heavy lifting builds the foundational strength needed to continue producing force through fatigue.
Whether your goal is faster race times, greater power in sport, or simply stronger, more capable legs for everyday life, this program develops the strength, stability, and explosiveness your lower body needs to perform at its highest level.
Who This Program Is For
Runners looking to improve acceleration, hill climbing, finishing speed, and overall running economy.
Endurance athletes who want to build strength and power without sacrificing movement quality.
Recreational and competitive athletes who need greater lower-body explosiveness for sport performance.
Lifters who want to bridge the gap between building strength and applying it with speed and power.
Active adults looking to increase leg strength, balance, stability, and confidence during everyday movement.
Anyone who wants to develop stronger, more resilient legs while improving coordination, force production, and athletic performance through contrast training.
What You'll Achieve
Develop greater lower-body strength and explosive power through proven contrast training.
Improve acceleration, hill climbing, jumping ability, and finishing speed.
Increase force production and the ability to generate power quickly.
Build stronger glutes, quads, hamstrings, and calves while improving single-leg stability.
Enhance balance, coordination, and force transfer for more efficient movement.
Improve running economy and athletic performance while reducing energy leaks caused by poor stability.
Increase resilience in the hips, knees, and ankles by strengthening both the prime movers and stabilizing muscles.
Develop powerful, confident movement that carries over to running, sports, lifting, and everyday life.
What's Included
Every program purchase includes:
Lifetime access to the program
HD exercise demonstration videos
Coaching cues for every exercise
Learn the purpose behind every movement so you understand not just what to do, but why you're doing it
Up to 3 coaching questions by email
One video form review to ensure you're performing the exercises safely and effectively
Need a second set of eyes? You're never on your own. If you have questions about an exercise or want feedback on your technique, simply send me a video. I'll help you fine-tune your form so you can train with confidence and get the most from every workout.