noun Internet Slang

Leg Day

/lɛɡ deɪ/ · noun · slang

The dreaded workout for legs — and the meme about everyone skipping it.

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Definitions

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Used as shorthand for any brutal, dreaded obligation.

“Monday meetings are my leg day.”
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Central to the meme of 'never skip leg day,' mocking guys with big arms and tiny legs.

“He's all upper body, clearly skips leg day.”
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A training session focused on the lower body: squats, lunges, deadlifts and more. Notorious for being exhausting.

“Leg day left me unable to walk down stairs.”
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Leg Day In A Sentence

It's leg day and I'm already negotiating with myself to go home.
Friend skipped leg day for two years and now it shows.
Post leg day, the stairs are my final boss.

Origin & Usage

Standard gym scheduling term that became a meme in the 2010s with the rule 'never skip leg day,' poking fun at lifters who only train their visible upper body.

People Also Ask

What does leg day mean?

Leg day is a workout session dedicated to the lower body, like squats and lunges. It's famous for being especially tough.

Why do people say 'never skip leg day'?

It's a meme mocking lifters who train only their upper body and end up with big arms but skinny, underdeveloped legs.

Why is leg day so hard?

Legs are large muscle groups, so training them heavily is very demanding and leaves you sore and sometimes barely able to walk.

What does leg day mean as a joke online?

People use 'leg day' for any dreaded, exhausting task they keep putting off, borrowing the gym meaning.

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