How to Do Leg Dip Exercises
Toning your thighs, calf muscles and buttocks not only improves your appearance, it also helps your self-esteem and your overall health. Isolated conditioning exercises are a great way to tone your body, and leg dip exercises are a good choice if looking and feeling great are your goals.
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Instructions
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Step up on a step aerobics bench or sturdy elevated surface. A staircase step in your home will work if you can get your entire foot on the platform. Stand tall with your shoulders back, chin up and hips pulled in.
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Extend your left foot behind you, as though you're going to do a backward lunge, but stop before your toe hits the floor.
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Bend your right knee on the step and slowly lower your left toe toward the ground, squeezing your gluteals for maximum impact. Stop before your toe touches the floor and come back to standing.
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Repeat the dip as many times as you can on your right leg, then switch legs and do the same number of repetitions on your left leg.
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Tips & Warnings
For greater impact, hold hand weights during the exercise. You can pull the weights in to your chest, or simply drop them straight down at your sides.
To increase the intensity of the dip, try elevating your step. The lower you dip down, the greater the intensity of the exercise. If you're using a step aerobics bench, add risers under the step to add height.
Consult with your doctor before beginning this or any new exercise routine. Failure to perform the exercise correctly could result in injury.
Be sure to place your entire foot flat on the bench before stepping down to prevent falling off the bench or injuring your foot or ankle.
