If you want to strengthen and tone your muscles, look no further than bodyweight exercises.
Get ready to use just your body weight to build up the lower-body strength you desire.
She recommends kicking things off with two to three sets of eight to 10 reps of the below moves.
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Sticking with this routine two to three times a week for just 15 to 30 minutes will deliver results.
Keep reading to learn all about Cennamano’s top-recommended bodyweight exercises for stronger legs.
Squats
Squats start with you placing your feet shoulder-width distance apart.
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Your thighs should be parallel to the ground.
Press through your feet to return to standing.
Targets the quads," she adds.
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You’ll begin by standing with your feet placed hip-width distance apart.
Bring your left foot forward, making sure your upper body remains straight.
When your front leg bends, keep your knee from going over your toes.
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Your back knee should lower at the same time.
After performing eight reps, do the same movement on the other side.
Get ready to open up your hips.
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Start by lying on your left side on a workout mat.
Lower your right leg, and repeat the motion eight to 10 times.
Glute Bridges
The glute bridge is another bodyweight move that you’ll complete on your workout mat.
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This exercise activates your hamstrings and glutes.
Press your hips toward the ceiling as your glutes lift off the mat.
Push through your heels.
Position a soft pillow beneath both knees as you assume all fours.
Pulse a few times, then lower it to complete one full rep. Repeat on the opposite side.
