Best Leg Exercises to Get the Sexy, Toned Legs You've Always Wanted!
I will show you some of the best leg exercises to change your legs forever. You see them on the cover of magazines, and you want them. You want sexy, defined legs! With a little work you can have the strong, sexy legs you've always dreamed of.
Let's get started!
Basic Squat
Let's begin with a basic squat. It's truly one of the best leg exercises and if you can sit in a chair you can squat. Squats should be the staple of your workouts. It's important to perform them correctly. You squat a hundred times a day and don't even think about it. Everytime you go to the bathroom, sit down at the table, get in and out of the car, get in and out of your office chair, the list can go on and on. You are squatting all the time!
When you squat you are working your quadriceps (the front of your leg), the hamstrings (the back of your leg), and your glutes (your butt) at the same time. This is why it's such a great exercise. Because you are working more than one muscle at a time, you are burning more calories.
Stand with your feet hip width apart. Keep your head forward, shoulders down and back. As you inhale, lower yourself down as if you were going to sit on a chair. As you exhale, pull your belly button in towards your spine and return to standing position.
Begin with 1-2 sets of 10-12 repetitions.
If you have never squatted, start here. If you are unsure, consult a personal trainer to get further instruction.
One Legged Squat
If you are an experienced squatter and are comfortable with the technique, try picking up the intensity and add a one legged squat to your leg exercise routine. This will most definately give you the sexy, toned legs of your dreams. It works all areas of the leg, especially those inner thigh muscles which act as stabilizing muscles as you balance. Your core is also getting a good workout due to your balancing on one leg.
Start with your shoulders down and back. Head is forward and relaxed. Pick up one foot, keeping hips square. Inhale and draw your belly button in as you lower yourself as if you are sitting on a chair. Exhale returning to standing position.
Begin with 10 reps on each side performing 1-2 sets.
Lunge
The lunge is probably my favourite of the Best Leg Exercises. There are dozens of variations that you can do.
We will start with the basic lunge. Not only will you tone your legs and bum but your core gets a fantastic workout as well. Anytime you require balance, your core is activated.
Start in an upright position, with your head forward, shoulders down and back. Extend one leg behind you. As you inhale, take the hips straight down until the knee is at a 90 degree angle. Exhale pulling your belly button in toward your spine and return to start position.
Begin with 10 reps on each side performing 1-2 sets.
Gliding Lunge
Last on my list of Best Leg Exercises is the gliding lunge. If you have been doing lunges as part of your leg exercise routine, shake it up a bit and try this one!
They require gliders or you can use a old rag or towel. If using the rag you will need to do this one on a smooth surface like the kitchen floor.
Start in a upright position. Put the rag or glider under one foot. As you inhale, slowly slide the leg with the rag back until the front leg is at 90 degrees. Keeping the weight on the front bent
leg, pull your belly button in and draw up squeezing your glutes, bringing your leg on the rag back to
starting position.
Begin with 10 reps on each side performing 1-2 sets.
There you have it! Add these Best Leg Exercises along with good nutrition to your regular exercise program, and with
some consistancy and hard work you will definately see results in no time!
