Michelle Lewin in Workout Gear Shares "Muscle Mass" Leg Day Advice

Michelle Lewin is showing off her legs and revealing the secret to how she got them. In a new social media post the fitness model and influencer flaunts her amazing body during a gym session. “I am often asked how to gain muscle mass in my legs and here is the answer,” she says, going on to reveal her secrets. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits – including how she got her strong legs.

1. From Model to Fitness Model

Michelle, who started out as a traditional model, found her way to fitness modeling. “I’ve been modelling for a few years, and a part of my job was to stay in shape. I loved it and it led me to became a total gym rat. After months of intense training the abs started to show and I was enjoying the fitness lifestyle. Suddenly the modeling requests were coming from Fitness Magazines and Supplement companies,” she told Simply Shredded. “A friend of mine told me to compete in the next NPC bikini competition so I gave it a shot. It was such a thrill to step on stage!”

2. Motivated By Veins

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Where does her motivation come from? “I would say the mirror. There’s nothing more motivating than when you find a new vein! Am I crazy? Probably, but it’s true! Progress is what motivates me to keep pushing harder and not give up. Also it’s extremely motivating to have so many female fans,” she told Simply Shredded.

3. Here Is Her Workout Routine

Monday: Back/Biceps

• Chin Ups (Wide Grip) 4×12
• Chin Ups (Normal Grip) 4×10
• Row Machine 4×12
• T-Bar Rows 4×12
• Dumbbell Curls 6×12
• EZ Bar Curls 4×12
• Straight Bar Cable Curls 4×12

Tuesday: Hamstrings/Calves

• Lying Leg Curls 4×12
• Seated Leg Curls 4×12
• Deadlifts 4×10-15
• Seated Calf Raises 8×20
• Standing Calf Raises (Smith Machine) 6×20

Wednesday: Triceps/Shoulders

• Standing Dumbbell Tricep Extensions 6×12
• Skull Crushers EZ Bar 4 X 12
• Rope Overhead Cable Extensions 4×12
• Military Press 4×10
• Dumbbell Shoulder Press 3×10
• Upright Rows with EZ Bar 4×12
• Side Lateral Raises 4×10

Thursday: Rest

• Off

Friday: Legs

• Lunges 4×12
• Good Mornings 6×20
• Leg Press (Single Leg) 4×15 (Each Leg)
• Squats 4×12

Saturday: Abs

• Hanging Knee Raises 4×12
• Crunches 4×20
• Crunch Machine 4×12
• Crunches On Ball 4×20

Sunday: Rest

• Off

4. Here Is What She Eats in a Day

Meal 1: Oatmeal with Big Blend from Betancourt Nutrition

Meal 2: Ham with Swedish Crackers (Wasa)

Meal 3: Chicken Breast with Brown Rice

Meal 4: Pork Chops with Salad

Meal 5: Beef with Asparagus & Spinach

Meal 6: Salmon with Broccoli

Meal 7: Casein Protein Shake (Before bed)

5. Cardio for Weight Loss

When Michelle is trying to “cut down” or lose weight she does lots of cardio. “I just love to sweat like a maniac. So what ever I feel like: Stair Master, Rollerblading around South Beach Miami or Spinning classes. I keep the intensity high and make sure that I am always pushing my hardest,” she said.

6. Here Is Her Leg Day Advice

In her latest post she offers the following advice on how to build leg muscle:

• Train heavy and with different techniques in all workouts.
• Meal planning, eating enough and knowing how to choose foods is the key.
• Maintaining discipline and consistency is the key to seeing long-term results.
• Have a Coach who motivates and pushes you
• Have adequate rest.
• Listen to your body and know what your limits are.
• Supplementation and hydration.

Kat Musni, a successful fitness trainer, is known for sharing her workout routines and mindset tips on Instagram. In a post from September, Musni revealed that she's back to enjoying leg day, stating, “It happened. I’ve been enjoying leg day again! ☺️” Musni's fitness philosophy goes beyond just physical workouts, focusing on mental strength as well. From squats and lunges to mindset practices like journaling and reading, she believes in balancing body and mind to achieve optimal fitness. Here’s a closer look at Musni’s approach to her favorite lower body workouts and how she strengthens her mental well-being.

1. She Warms Up

Musni makes sure to warm up before doing some intense workouts. She talked about this in the caption of her Instagram post. “I love warming up with some ground work to check in with my body and ease into moving before heading into the tougher stuff. I usually weave it and bo staff in between sets!”

2. She Uses Weights

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In her Instagram video, Musni is seen doing squats with a barbell. Using weights when you workout has a lot of benefits. The Mayo Clinic states, “By stressing your bones, strength training can increase bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Strength training can help you manage or lose weight, and it can increase your metabolism to help you burn more calories.”

3. She Does Squats

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Musni is seen doing squats with a barbell and on a box in her Instagram video. Squats are very beneficial. The Cleveland Clinic states, “Here’s a quick look at the many benefits of squats, also known as bodyweight squats or air squats: Works major muscle groups. Burns calories. Strengthens your core. Improves lower body strength. Enhances stability and balance. Betters your posture. Helps with flexibility and mobility. Promotes healthy bones. Helps prevent injuries.”

4. She Does Lunges

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Musni is seen doing lunges in her Instagram post. NASM states that the workout has a lot of benefits. “The lunge is a versatile, simple and effective movement for lower body training. Various positions, planes of motion and speeds can all yield different training adaptations for the exerciser. Lunges are the gift that keeps on giving!”

5. She Improves Her Mindset

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Musni makes sure to improve her mindset. She shared some of her favorite ways in her Instagram post’s caption. “Lately the toughest thing for me has been my mindset since my injury so I’m working on strengthening that the most!🧘🏻‍♀️ Journaling, reading and watching YouTube videos on it, trying new things like watercolors have been a few practices for me. How do you strengthen your mindset? Give ya girl some ideas! 🧠”

Massy Arias is crushing leg day – in her two-piece workout gear. In a new social media post the fitness influencer and trainer shows off her incredible physique during an intense workout session. “Come train Legs with me to one of the hardest sessions I’ve had in a long time. Getting ready to be very explosive, strong, and athletic because there is no way I will ever stop trying to become the best version of myself. Although this workout is to increase my athletic performance, these movements all target 🦵 and Glutes,” she writes in the Instagram caption. “Crush it.” How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here are her top diet, fitness, and lifestyle tips.

1. Stretch Pre and Post Workout

Massy highlights the importance of stretching. “I’ve been sitting a lot lately so after my workout I decided to mobilize my spine before I sit again. This one stretch I find to be one of the best selections lately to really get some decompression after my workouts,” she wrote in a caption. Stretching helps keep the muscles “flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints,” says Harvard Health. “Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way. That puts you at risk for joint pain, strains, and muscle damage.”

2. Exercise for Your Insides

Massy has revealed that she battled depression when she was younger, and tried herbal remedies and cognitive therapy. However, exercise made the most difference. “Fitness saved my life,” she told Muscle & Fitness. She started with the elliptical machine and then bodybuilding. “That first pushup felt great!” she revealed.

3. Lift Weights

Massy’s workout method is a mix of resistance training, calisthenics, yoga, and HIIT, but focuses mostly on weights. Why should you lift? Strength training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently, explains Mayo Clinic. Strength training may also help you develop strong bones, manage your weight, enhance your quality of life, manage chronic conditions, and sharpen your thinking skills.

4. Practice Self-Love

Massy encourages self-love. “I honestly think if you're not happy with who you are and you're always trying to fit into something that, structurally, you're never going to be, then you're never going to be happy. It took me a little bit just to understand I have to love the body that I'm in because it's still beautiful. And I have to understand that women come in different shapes and different body types. I've used exercise to help me feel more confident inside and out, to help me build the areas that I can actually enhance so that I can feel more comfortable,” she tells Elle.

5. Build Your Body Over Time

You can’t transform your body overnight, says Massy. “It's really hard to put on muscle. It took me about two and a half years to actually really develop the muscle mass that I have today,” she told Elle. “Imagine if you start your journey and in three months you're not seeing the results that I've been able to accomplish in two or three years. You're going to get discouraged and you're going to quit, and fitness for me is not about just achieving a body. It's more than that. Fitness is about health and wellness and happiness—because if you take care of yourself, you're gonna live longer, you're gonna be happier. Taking a picture of my butt or taking a picture of my abs every single day? That's not helping you. I'm focused on performance. From time to time you want to encourage and motivate people, but I choose to do it in a different way. I choose to do it with the things that my body can do because I was just a 'regular' girl, and I'm showing people, hey, you can also become an athlete.”