Leg exercises for toning

leyrose started this discussion · 12/22/2013

Hi guys, I've recently become interested in wanting to tone up my legs. I'm seeing amazing changes in my arms, back, chest and abs from pole but not in my legs. I'm wanting to supplement pole with exercises for my legs. I pole 5 -6 days a week so going to the gym isn't really something I'd want to have to do instead of poling so I'm hoping for some suggestions for a plan! I have been doing lunges, leg lifts, squats and pistols sort of adapted from Veenas strength routine but I think I need something a bit more challenging now! Looking forward to your responses!!

9 replies

Paunobs · 12/22/2013
Cleo's rocking legs n abs DVD is an awesome workout for legs. Other wise add weights to your squats and lunges etc. or go to the gym and do weight work for your legs. I do all of these .
HappyRabbit · 12/22/2013
Zuzka Light workouts are great, I also like Pauline Nordin's Butt Bible (also tagets legs like a boss)
Veena · 12/22/2013
Have you tried the new lower body conditioning routine?? https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/527ab98a-edc8-4144-9793-65ca0a9aa0eb
Ajrt2118 · 12/23/2013
Have you tried plyometric leg exercises? Power squats are squats you jump up from and theni land back into a squat. Try to get your butt as close to your heels as possible and make sure to sit back with the weight on your heels. Or jump switch lunges. Jumping and switching in mid air and back down into a lunge. How about "box" jumping? If you have something stable to jump up onto of course. Like if you have some step aerobic things that lock together or a sturdy park bench nearby. Jump up to 5 feet if you can and then back down! Or kneeling on all fours and kicking one leg at a time back to target the glutes. You tube has loads of exercises. There are also pulsing deep squats and lunges. Don't for get lateral or side to side lunges. Also, holding standing yoga poses like warrior 1 and 2 are good. :)
Ajrt2118 · 12/23/2013
Also, pistols are good. Can you get your butt to your heels and back up with no wall or pole assistance?
leyrose · 12/23/2013
Thanks Veena! I have tried them and even progressed to doing the exercises with ankle weights. I was hoping to incorporate a few more different types of moves with the program. Thanks so much Ajrt! I will definitely incorporate those!! I have been doing one legged squats, I won't call them pistols yet as I can't get all the way down without assistance and proper form. I'm working up to it though, only going about halfway down at the moment
Veena · 12/23/2013
Hey leyrose, you shouldn't need to add ankle weights. In fact your could stress your hip flexors by adding extra weight during the routine. The goal with the lower body conditioning is gaining control and also strengthen and lengthen, it's not to bulk up the leg muscles. :)
RanPolaHolic · 12/24/2013
Check www.lovingfit.com. This blog has excellent workout routines for upper and lower body and some of them are very demanding.
Dancing Paws · 12/25/2013
fitnessblender.com has workouts you can sort by area, intensity, and type