Friday, November 16, 2012

Lean Legs


Using a chair for each move
Squat Kick Backs - Squat keeping back flat and abs engaged with arms reached out to back of chair. Kick leg back and lift while straitening the other leg. Return to start and repeat on other leg. 1 min of Reps
Leg Swings - Stand with your left side facing a chair and your left hand resting on it. Bring your legs together with your heels touching and toes pointing out on a diagonal. Extend your right arm out to the side at shoulder height. Lift the right leg off the floor in front of you to hip height and turn it out to the side slightly while bending it. Swing your right leg back behind you. Keep your back nice and straight, zip up those abs and squeeze your buttocks as you swing the leg. Return to the start position and repeat on the other side. You should spend 30 seconds on each leg. 

Plie - Stand with your left side facing a chair and your left hand resting on it, with your toes turned out slightly and heels together and lifted a few inches off the floor. Bring your right arm out to the side at shoulder height. Bend your knees into a low plie as you press your heels together like glue. Squeeze your inner thighs as you return to standing. Keep your back straight and zip up those abs the entire time. Complete as many pies as you can in one minute. 
Tuck - Holding on to the back of the chair with your left arm, turn your body on a diagonal toward the chair. Bring your legs and feet together, lift your heels several inches off the ground and bend your knees.  Extend your right arm out to the side at shoulder height. With your inner thighs squeezing together, alternate tucking your pelvis forward and back. The higher the heels come off the floor, the trimmer the thighs.
 Hamstring - Turn the chair so that you are facing the seat. Stand with your feet and legs together and lean forward from the waist. Place your palms on the seat of the chair and lift your right leg straight behind you so it's one line from your right leg to your head. Flexing your foot, bend and straighten your right leg, pulling your heel to your rear. Keep your back strong and navel pulled toward your spine the whole time. Complete as many exercises as you can in 30 seconds on each leg.
Stretch your legs out well with calf stretch, walking on your toes and heels, single straight leg stretch, and even downward dog. 

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