@michele.fitlife: Heavy compounds will always be the foundation of my leg day…but isolation work is where I learned how to actually use my glutes. For a long time, I thought squats and deadlifts were enough. They weren’t. Once I started intentionally programming cable kickbacks to improve my glute isolation and mind-muscle connection, everything changed. I could feel my glutes working during every lift, and over time, they became a much more developed part of my physique. This workout was no exception. After 100 reps of Pit Shark sumo squats, my hip flexors were on fire. Instead of forcing another heavy movement, I strategically transitioned into kickbacks to keep my glutes working while preparing them for the rest of the workout. 200 reps down. 300 to go. 🔥 #50k #workout #gym #michelefitlife #bodybuilding