When you want firm glutes and lean toned legs there are only a handful of exercises that truly work to get you great lower body results. The best exercises for great glutes and killer legs include moves that use your core, hips, inner thighs and outer thighs to stabilize. Lower body exercise that do triple duty train every inch of your legs, burn more calories, and get you results faster. It's also important to incorporate lower body circuit training in order to build lean legs vs. massive bulky legs. Start with 10-12 reps of each exercise. Move from one exercise to the next without resting. After you complete the 3 exercise circuit rest for 20 seconds. You can grab a drink of water or try some active recovery like stretching, crunches, or jump rope. Once your break is over repeat the circuit along with the rest interval two more times. If you want to make it more challenging try combining moves 1 & 3 or 2 & 3 for an even tougher workout and increased calorie burning. The more you mix it up the faster you get results. Be sure to use your core to stabilize and keep your upper body relaxed.
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DB Bulgarian Split Squat 1. Start by holding dumbells at your side. 2. Place your back foot on a bench with your other leg out in front of you. 3. Proceed into a squat position by lowering your hips straight down. 4. Return to the starting position and repeat for the suggested repetitions. 5. Repeat with the other leg. Trainer's comments: |
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Box Step with Dumbbell & Knee Drive 1. Stand behind box and place one foot on top of box, heel close to the closest edge. Hold a dumbbell in each hand. 2. Push off the box and explode vertically and drive your other knee up towards your chest. Complete the prescribed number of reps. Repeat with other leg and continue according to prescribed number of repetitions Trainer's comments: |
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1 Leg Balance Squat 1. Start by standing on one leg with the other leg elevated. 2. Bend forward keeping your planted leg semi straight and reach for the ground. 3. Keep your back relatively flat during the exercise. 4. Repeat for the prescribed repetitions and then repeat with the other leg. Trainer's comments: |
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DB Bulgarian Split Squat
Box Step with Dumbbell & Knee Drive
1 Leg Balance Squat 
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