Do you want your legs to look the best? Getting a dream pair of legs requires a lot of dedication, exercising and hard work. Nonetheless, it doesn’t mean it is impossible to get what you want. Your key ingredient is your gym routine. A pair of strong good looking legs will only boost your self esteem and confidence.

Superior results come with hard work. If you put enough effort into your training you will notice the change sooner than you think. The following set of exercises is aimed at strengthening your legs in a very effective way.

Warm up

You should never forget to warm up before you start any exercising activity. Warming up will help you prevent any potential injury and prepare your muscles for an intensive work out session. You can start with a short cardio workout. Spend up to ten minutes on the treadmill, then you can start your exercising routine.

You need to pay close attention to your body positions and watch yourself in the mirror to see if you’re doing it the right way. You need to gradually increase the amount of repetitions and remember to breathe during the exercises. You need to make as many repetitions as you can when there is no weight involved. When an exercise requires some weight you need to make up to six repetitions in the beginning and gradually increase this number.

Try doing one set of exercises per week in the beginning. This way you will get a feel for this workout and allow your muscles to relax between the workout sessions. Sore muscles will prevent you from getting a proper workout at the gym. That is why it is important to find the right balance between the gym sessions and rest.

Squat

A simple squat exercise will strengthen your back muscles and thighs. Stand with your with feet about shoulder width, pull in your stomach, keep the back straight and hold two dumbbells in your hands. Slowly bend your knees, hips and ankles, lower the bottom. Remember to keep your back straight and avoid overarching. Make a squat, pause for a bit and go back to the starting position. Repeat this exercise several times.

Bridge

When was the last time you were doing the bridge exercise? I bet it was in high school. The bridge exercise will strengthen your lower back, hamstrings and glutes. Lie on the floor with your legs straight and arms by the sides. Your shoulders and legs should provide sufficient support to your body when you lift your torso. Keep the straight line and then lower your body, get some rest and do it again. You will feel the muscles in your thighs right away.

Balance

Lunges are great for strengthening your legs. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart; put your hands on your waist. Make a big step and bend your hips. Your both knees should keep a 90-degree angle. Keep your core straight and tight. Get back to a starting position, but don’t put your foot on the ground, lift your leg and try keeping it straight. Find the right balance, remain in this position for several seconds and do the same exercise with another leg.

These exercises will help you strengthen your legs. If you feel that your leg muscles are still sore from the previous workout session use exercise bikes to warm up your leg muscles. If the soreness doesn’t go away, you need to get some rest and start fresh the next time you’re at the gym.

This is a post by Ashley Williamson. Ashley is a freelance writer and an occasional guest blogger interested in health and sport related topics. When she is not working she likes to travel and do yoga.
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