The Best Exercises For Sexier, Leaner Legs

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It’s safe to say that most women have similar goals they want to reach when their work out journey starts, sexier legs, flat stomach, perkier boobs, and arms without the Batman wings. Seems like a simple and reachable goal, right?

Wrong. Every woman who works out knows the pain of hitting a plateau. You work on your tummy, and it feels like nothing is changing. Your boobs, well you’ve pretty much given up. Your arms, well they're not so bad, they’ve gotten better. And finally, you’re working out your legs, you don’t feel the burn the next day, and you wonder if it was even worth it? 

Are you sick and tired of doing the same old squats? Are you ready to give up hope on lunges? We know, we get exactly what you’re feeling.

On your next leg day, give these exercises a shot. You’ll want to do leg day every day!

Kettlebell Swing - Single Arm

1. Grab a kettlebell, pick a weight you know you can handle.  If you’re unsure, pick a lightweight and up if you think you need more weight.
2. If you’re new to kettlebell swings, hold the kettlebell with two hands, and as your confidence grows, switch to the single arm swing.
3. With your feet wider than hip width apart, bend your hips and knees, until your torso makes a 45-degree angle with the floor.
4. The kettlebell should swing in between your legs.
5. Keep your arm, or both of your arms straight, thrust your hips forward, straightening out your knees to a standing position. Swing the kettlebell to chest level, keeping your arms straight.
6. Squat back downs, let the kettlebell swings between your legs.

*Remember to thrust with your hips.

Carry out this exercise for 30 seconds for 3 sets.
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Pistol Squat

1. Stand up straight, put your arms straight ahead at your shoulder level.
2. Lift your right leg up off of the floor, and hold it.
3. Push your hips down towards the floor, go as far down as you can go.
4. Hold for a couple of seconds.
5. Thrust your body up to your starting position.

*Remember your arms are in front of you to help keep you balanced.

Do 10 reps on each side for 3 sets.
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Dumbbell Split Jump

1. Get a pair of dumbbells, if you’re not sure what weight you need, start off light and adjust the weights.
2. Hold the dumbbells by your sides, with you palms facing your thighs.
3. Stand with a lunge like stance.
4. Start from standing position, bring your body down to the floor, stop when you’re in a split squat position.
5. Quickly, jump up, getting your feet off the floor, switch legs, and repeat on the other side.

*Remember this exercise is about form, don’t jump up without thinking of your form first.

Carry out this exercise for 30 seconds for 3 sets.
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Goblet Squat

1. Hold a heavy dumbbell to your chest. Cup the dumbbell in both your hands.
2. Tighten your abs.
3. Push your hips back by bending your knees. Try to go quite low. Hold for a few seconds.
4. Push back up to starting position.

*Remember to keep your knees and ankles in line.

D0 15 - 20 reps for 3 sets.
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Farmer’s Walk - On Your Toes

Get a set of heavy dumbbells.

Hold them by your thighs, with your palms facing your thighs.

Lift your heels off of the floor.

Walk around.

*Remember to keep your heels off of the floor.

Carry out this exercise for 60 seconds for 3 sets.

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