Love Your Legs

February 8, 2016

When it comes to women and fitness – toned, sexy legs are the most desired over any other body part. Living in South Florida where we’re in shorts, dresses and bikinis during any month of the year, most women are determined to get their stems in shape. After many years of dancing and training, I have learned the best ways to achieve major leg goals. My best advice for anyone focused on improving their legs would be to add variety. Performing multi-planar movements, weighted exercises, body weight exercises, single leg exercises, and plyometrics will switch things up and allow you to work your legs to their full potential.

Remember: proper form, hard work, healthy eating and CONSISTENCY will lead you to results. Check out a few of my favorite leg exercises below.

Dumbbell Split Squat:

Stand with the rear foot elevated on a bench and the active front foot extended out in front, not allowing the front knee to go over the toes during the movement. Shoulders and hips stay stacked and squared, maintaining a long torso and tight core. Option to add weight as shown below. Perform three sets of 10-15 reps per leg.

Step Ups: 

First start by standing tall with feet together facing an elevated platform. Step up with the right leg using mainly the heel to lift up the entire body, then place the left foot on the platform as well. Come down using the left foot first followed by the right foot, returning to the starting position. Can be done with or without weights. If using dumbbells, hold them strong by the sides of the body. Perform three sets of 10-15 reps per leg.

Bosu Ball Squat with Side Leg Raise:

With one foot on the floor and the other on the center of the Bosu Ball, squat with even weight between the legs. On the way up, shift all weight to the standing leg and lift the leg off of the Bosu Ball into a side raise (keeping knee and toes pointing forward). Perform three sets of 10-15 reps.