10 Exercises for Sexy & Toned Legs!

IF you are interested in having toned, sexy legs...this workout is for you!  These exercises will have you ready for short shorts and sundresses in no time! No equipment or fancy gym necessary!  Do 2 sets of these 10 exercises, 3 days a week and watch the transformation! 

1.   10  Forward Lunges (works the quads, butt and hamstrings)

• Make sure your back stays straight and you chest stays up. 

2.   10 Plie Jumps (works the inner thighs, quads and butt)

• Make sure your feet stay turned out and only go down as far as your flexibility allows

3.   10 Reverse Lunges (works quads, butt, hamstring and hip flexors)

• Make sure to keep your back straight and to step straight back to drop the knee.  Also make sure the front heel stays on the floor.

4.   10 Squats  (works quads, hamstrings and butt)

• Make sure you sit your butt back like taking a seat to ensure you knees stay behind your toes. Also be sure to keep your back straight and chest up. 

5.   10 Side Lunges (works quads, glutes, obliques, calves and hamstrings)

• Make sure you keep your chest up, back straight and abdominals tight - this will help with your balance. Also, pay attention to the knee of the lunging leg - you want it to bend in the same direction the toes are pointing - and to ensure the knees never goes over the toes.

6.   10 Glute KickBacks (works butt and hamstrings)

• Make sure your back stays flat and parallel to the floor. When knee is up, try to push the heel towards the ceiling.

7.   10 Single Leg Bridges (works butt, hamstrings and abdominals)

• Make sure to keep your abdominals tight and to not let your back sag. 

8.   10 Side Lying Leg Lifts (Works outer thigh, butt and hamstrings)

• Make sure you keep your body in a straight line without rolling forward or slumping your shoulders forward. Also, only lift your leg as high as you flexibility will allow and don't let the foot touch the ground when coming down.

9.   10 Squats (2nd Set)

• Try to hold the squat for 3 seconds before returning to a standing position

10.   10 x 10 Second Wall Sits (works quads, abdominals)

• Make sure that your feet are shoulder width apart and your abdominals are tight as you are holding your position

**For exercises done on one leg or side at a time - do 10 on each side or leg. 

**To make the standing exercises more difficult, hold dumbbells in your hands.