Ensuring that your legs are in great shape is crucial in keeping your body strong, according toMedicineNet.
Sizemore shares with us the best exercises for chicken legs that will help you bulk up.
Say goodbye to your chicken legs, and hello to strong, toned, anddefined legs.
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Sizemore tellsEat This, Not That!, “There are several ways tobuild some great legs.
If you truly want to build a great lower body, you better pick up some heavy weights.”
Beyond that, Sizemore explains, “While some lighter exercises (ex.
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Instead, Sizemore suggests tackling the below exercises.
Goblet Squats
You’re likely familiar with the standard squat.
Position your toes so that they’re facing slightly outward.
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Once you’re in the proper position, bend at the elbows until the weights are at mid-chest level.
Next, press your hips back, and lower into a squat.
Then, press into your heels to come back up.
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Barbell Squats
This next squat utilizes a barbell.
Once you’re steady and comfortable, take two sizable steps back.
Keep your feet around shoulder-width distance apart while slightly pointing your toes out.
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so that complete the movement, act as if you’re about to sit down on a chair.
Let your heels take the bulk of your weight, then rise back up into the starting position.
Of course you are!
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Next up, Sizemore suggests doing the split squat.
Take a good-sized step forward “as if performing a lunge.”
That means the heel of your back foot will end up off of the floor as you move.
From there, push yourself back up into the starting position.
For this one, you’ll need to work with the barbell once again.
Stand tall, place your feet shoulder-width apart, and turn your feet out to a 45-degree angle.
The stance should be similar to how a sumo wrestler stands, hence the name.
Next, push down on your heels as you lift the barbell and push your knees and hips up.
Bring the barbell as high as your mid-thigh, and pull your shoulders back as you finish the lift.
Maintaining proper form, lower the barbell down until it’s on the ground.
Heading out for a walk in a hilly area will add a little extra challenge to this exercise.
On top of that, Sizemore says it will really activate your glutes and calves.
