Having toned legs is a surefire sign that your overall body is fit and athletic.
That’s where we come in with these five strength workouts for women to get toned legs.
That way, it’s possible for you to perfectly shape the muscle.
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In this article, we’ll share five of the best lower-body workouts toget lean and toned legs.
They’re safe, smart, and proven to get incredible results.
Do one of these lower body workouts two to three times per week, max.
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(Remember: You need rest to let your muscles recover and get stronger.)
Keep reading for the five best strength workouts for women to get toned legs.
Push through your heels, and squeeze your glutes at the top.
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Lower the barbell back to the ground, and repeat.
Start by squeezing your glutes and extending your hips.
Remember: Every inch you curl your feet is another inch your hips need to rise.
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Once the weights are below your knees, drive back up, and squeeze with your glute.
Don’t twist your hips to the sidekeep them square and facing forward.
Pause briefly, and repeat in the opposite direction.
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Sit back into one hip, and push that knee out.
Repeat on the other side.
Keep your straight leg extended throughout the exercise, and keep it in line with your torso.
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Start the squat by sitting backward and spreading your knees apart.
Descend below parallel while keeping your lower back flat.
At the bottom, drive back up while keeping your knees apart and heels off the ground.
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Slowly lower one leg to the floor while keeping the other leg in place.
attempt to touch your heel to the floor without twisting your hips or bending your knees.
Lift one leg, sit back on the bench, and come up without putting your other leg down.
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To make it harder, lower the bench.
Pull all your weight on that foot, and drive yourself up by pushing through your heel.
Avoid pushing off with your bottom leg.
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Stand shoulder-width apart with your toes slightly out.
Start the movement by sitting backward and spreading your knees apart.
Descend below parallel while keeping your lower back flat.
At the bottom, drive through your heels and keep your knees apart.
Bend from hips, and grab the kettlebell with both hands.
Squeeze the handle hard, pull your shoulders backward, and crush your armpits.
Lift the kettlebell by pushing through the ground, not by pulling up.
Stand tall, and squeeze your glutes at the top.
On the way down, place the kettlebell at the same exact spot you lifted it from.
Imagine propelling the kettlebell to a target in front of you.
Keep your arms relaxed.
Repeat on the opposite side.
