When it comes to leg workouts for women, these 6 simple exercises are all you need for immediate results
April 14, 2011
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Kristen Oldham Giordani | 63 COMMENTS
Move 2: Wall squat with leg extensionWhat it works: Glutes, hamstrings, quads, core How to do it:
• Stand about a foot away from a wall, feet shoulder width apart, hands by your sides.
• Squat down as if you're about to sit in a chair. Your back should be against the wall, hamstrings parallel to the floor. Note: Don't lean against the wall.
• From this position, straighten the right leg and hold for three counts, then switch legs. Continue switching leg raises while holding this squat for one minute -- or until you can't hold the squat any longer.
These work! I remember many of these moves from the hour of warm-up exercises I had before ballet class at a college. I was in amazing shape and my legs never looked better!
some days i am too tired to workout but i push myself to do it anyway and it always makes me feel better. the one legged squat seems like it will hurt but "no pain, no gain" right? Im going to try these today!
You can definitely pull some of these off without the equipment. Use the stairs, for example. Looking forward to adding these to my routine! My legs are probably the worst part of my body.
These tips are great. Even for a guy to do (Not sure about the ballet part though for a guy, lol) but nonetheless, I think most of these exercises can be great for a man or woman to do. One tip I've heard is to have a workout buddy and I see alot of couples working out together now-a-days. Wish there were more co-ed exercise tips on this site rather than just woman exercises :/