exercises for nice legs

Your  hips, butt and thighs are a very important part of your body and no one wants to have cellulite or have the jiggle as you walk or do anything for that matter, so here are some exercises for these very important parts!

Side Lunge Slide

Stand with feet hip-width apart, left foot resting on a paper plate. Bend the right leg while sliding the left foot to the side, torso upright and abs in. Slowly slide left foot back to starting position, repeating 8-12 times. Switch legs and repeat for 2-3 sets.

Lunge Slide

Stand with feet hip-width apart, left foot resting on a paper plate. Bend the right leg while sliding the left foot back into a lunge position, keeping the right knee behind the toe, torso upright and abs in. Slowly slide left foot back to starting position and repeat 8-12 times. Switch legs and repeat on each leg for 2-3 sets.

Chair Squat

Stand in front of a chair with feet hip-width apart, abs in and torso straight. Slowly bend your knees and lower and until you're almost touching your butt to the chair. Hold for 2-3 seconds, knees behind the toes, and straighten. Repeat for 12-16 reps, 2-3 sets.

Front One-Legged Squat
Stand on a step or small platform. Lift left leg out in front of step and bend the right leg, bringing the toe of the left foot to the floor. Touch the floor lightly and keep the knee of the bent leg in line with toes. Straighten the right leg and repeat 8-12 times. Switch legs and repeat for 2-3 sets.

Here are some more exercises no pictures though but they are pretty easy to follow.

Exercise 1:

a.Stand in front of a chair, holding the edge.
b.Raise yourself on your toes until you are standing on tip toes.
c.Slowly lower the heels.
d.Relax.Repeat 20 times.
e.Repeat with ankles far apart and toes together-20 times.
f.Repeat again with ankles together and your toes far apart-20 times

Exercise 2:

a.Lie flat on your back on the floor.
b.Extend your left leg up and bend your right leg sharply from the knee.In a pedalling motion, then stretch your right leg up and bend your left leg down.
c.Make sure that your arms remain beside your body and your hips stay firmly on the floor.
d.Repeat 25 times

Exercise 3:

a.This exercise shapes the front and back of the thighs.
b.Lie on the floor, on your back.
c.With your right leg raised straight up in the air, clasp the thigh with your hands.
d.Pull your thigh towards your face, while you keep your back and head on the floor.
e.Repeat with each leg 5 times.

Exercise 4:

a.Lie on your belly.
b.Elevate your right leg up straight behind you as high as possible.
c.Repeat with each leg 10 times

Exercise 5:

a.This is to shape heavy legs.
b.Lying on your right side support your head on your right hand.
c.With your legs perfectly straight, raise your left leg to a count of 5.
d.Hold this position for a count of five.
e.Slowly lower your leg to a count of five.
f.Repeat 10 times on each side.

Exercise 6:

a.This exercise is to streamline thighs.
b.Use a chairback for support and stand sideways.
c.Move your leg outwards in a large semi-circle.
d.Repeat 10 times for each leg

So here you have it the most basic workout for your legs, most of these you could do in your office or on your brake!! hope you enjoy!