The Look Good in Shorts Workout: Sculpt Sexy Legs and a Tight Butt

Source:  ww.lhj.com

By Stefan Aschan

Do this super-effective routine two or three times a week to tone your butt and your thighs. In no time flat you’ll be positively jiggle-proof!

Step-Up

 

Targets: Glutes and quads

Stand beside a low step or sturdy chair with feet hip-width apart. Step left foot onto seat. Keeping abs engaged and back tall, press into left foot and bring right foot onto seat. Step right foot down. Do 10 reps, keeping left foot on chair throughout. Switch legs; repeat.

Lateral Leg Lift

Targets: Glutes and outer thighs

Lie on your right side and bend right knee 90 degrees; straighten left leg. Flex left foot, turn toes toward floor, and lift leg 45 degrees; lower. Do 25 reps. Switch sides and repeat

Bend/Extend

Targets: Glutes and hamstrings

Begin on all fours with hands under shoulders and knees under hips. Lift right leg 90 degrees so bottom of foot faces ceiling. Straighten right leg until parallel with floor; bend knee. Do 20 reps; switch legs and repeat

Lateral Leg Circle

Targets: Core, glutes, and inner thighs

Stand with feet together, knees slightly bent, hands on hips. Lift right foot a few inches off the floor and draw large circles in air with foot while balancing on left leg, keeping abs tight. Do 20 reps; switch sides and repeat

Skate Jump

Targets: Core, glutes, quads, thighs, and calves

Stand with feet together, knees slightly bent. Jump 3 to 4 feet to the right, leading with right foot, landing with feet together. Jump left. Continue jumping back and forth for 1 minute.

Originally published in Ladies’ Home Journal, June 2009