How to Get Lean Legs
Lean and toned legs help you project the appearance of fitness and good health, especially if you enjoy wearing shorts and skirts. Perform just a few key exercises regularly to work out your leg muscles. The exercises are easy to do and can be performed just about anywhere.
Instructions
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Do lunges. Stand with your feet together, then take one big step forward with your right leg. Make sure your knee doesn't go over your ankle as you front leg forms a 90-degree angle. Bring your feet back together, then step out with the other foot to complete a rep. Complete three sets of 12 to 15 reps.
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Perform deadlifts to tone your thighs. Grasp a dumbbell in each hand with your feet a little less than shoulder-width apart. Keeping the dumbbells as close to your body as you can, bend forward the waist until the dumbbells touch the top of your shoes, then come back up to the starting position. Do three sets of 12 to 15 reps.
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Include squats in your workout. Squats work the quadriceps -- the upper, outer thigh -- and your backside. Grasp a dumbbell in each hand with feet about shoulder-width apart. Squat down as far as you can go as if you're sitting on a chair, then return up to the starting position. Do three sets of 10 to 12 reps.
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Tips & Warnings
To get lean legs even quicker, perform this routine twice per week and follow a healthy diet.
If you're a beginner, consult with your physician prior to starting a workout program.
Do not train your legs twice within 24 hours - it's best to wait at least 48 hours before working the same muscle group again.
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