Just because it’s the end of summer doesn’t mean we stop focusing on the legs. Think winter boots a mini skirt and beautifully shaped legs in opaque tights….enough motivation? If you want to get shape and curves and create killer legs that are lean and athletic these are the best leg toning exercises for you.
Work these 4 exercises in a circuit 4 x through (or 4 sets) for the best result with no rest in-between. This is important as it creates the fat burning aspect of the workout. The repetitions also remain higher to focus on achieving a lean and athletic appearance.
1 DB STEP UP
2 BB DEADLIFT
3 BB BACK SQUAT HEELS ELEVATED
4 HEELS ELEVATED QUAD SQUAT
DB Step Up
The top leg is the working leg.
Make sure the toe is turned out slightly and drive through the heel.
The hips should stay level and minimise momentum or bouncing off the non-working leg
Complete 15 Repetitions on each leg. Then move onto next exercise.
BB Deadlift
Tip from the hip keeping the spine neutral. Try not to hyper extend or bend the back too much. As you return to vertical or a standing position drive through the heel and squeeze the butt.
Complete 15 Repetitions. Then move onto next exercise.
BB Back Squats Heels Elevated
Use a BB in rack or a free BB (not in rack) Elevate the heels on a 1-2cm thick plate. Lower straight down and up keep the butt tucked under. Try to avoid tipping at the hip as you are trying to work the front of the legs predominately.
Complete 15 Repetitions. Then move onto next exercise.
Heels Elevated Quad Squat
Using the top of a step or a raise about 10-20cm high elevated the heels and turn the toes out. Like the BB squat keep the body upright and vertical.
Complete 15 Repetitions. Then move onto next exercise.
Complete this workout at least 3 times per week on non-consecutive days for the best results.
Expect to have shapelier and leaner legs in no time at all. For more info on leaning out the legs here: sallymatterson.com.au
