More Of Illustrated Leg Exercises for Firm Legs
In this article I will provide two more illustrated leg exercises that are effective in developing firm legs by building every muscle fiber in your lower extremities, and it requires nothing but your bodyweight*. *If you are overweight or obese, then I don't recommend that you perform the below illustrated leg exercise that I am about to provide. You can try and perform the second exercise though which is less intense or you can checkout the many other leg exercises that are provided through how-to-exercise.com search engine. You can try and perform the second exercise though which is less intense, or you can check out the many other leg exercises that are provided through the how-to-exercise.com search engine. I have been asked a few times why I recommend bodyweight exercises more than using free weights and other external resistance weights to exercise legs and other body parts for that matter! In a brief answer, because they work. Most of the time I do choose bodyweight exercises and some other light and portable fitness tools because they can be effective for leg training and giving you toned legs, firm arms, and the list goes on. Maybe I will talk about the bodyweight exercises vs. other weight exercises in the near future so keep checking the article sections or simply use the search engine to find whatever you are looking for by inserting the key words. Now, let's get back to our illustrated leg exercises and explain the first one: Plyometric Lunges are also known as Explosive Lunges This exercise can give you firm legs, toned legs, and muscular legs; you name it, and this exercise is capable of producing nice looking legs. But this exercise is not easy to perform because of the fast pace performance and getting used to it while not losing your balance. If you have not done regular lunges before, then I urge you to perform the static lunges. Then move on to the dynamic lunges, and after a few weeks of building legs with strength and balance then you'll be more comfortable, confident, and be ready to perform the explosive lunges. Plyometric Lunges Instructions… - Stand with your feet about a hip-width apart or a little wider. Have your hands free in a marching position. - Lunge forward with the right leg and the left knee almost brushing the floor (but not touching). - From that position jump explosively to lunge forward with your left leg and right knee almost brushing the floor. Keep hands marching and moving freely to gain momentum - Repeat the pattern for as many repetitions as you can do.  Plyometric Lunges -side view-
If you think performing squats exercise is hard, the explosive lunges will change your mind. Side Lunges w/ Overhead Press Instructions…
- Lunge or step to the side with the left leg keeping the left foot straight or turned a little to the side (see side lunges picture). Hands reaching down to left foot too. - Push with the left foot back to start position and perform overhead press with the weights - Repeat the same with right leg.  Side Lunges -front view- Start with both feet facing straight forward
You can follow whatever prescribed number of repetitions, sets, and so on that is suitable for your desired fitness goal; strength, hypertrophy, or strength endurance. They all lead to building firm legs or toned legs if you like the latter term. Make sure you perform stretches for the lower extremities; ankles, knees, groin, and pelvic stretches. The same thing goes for stretching the shoulder area, because you are going to perform the overhead press too. What Are You Waiting For? Yes, I'm talking to you. It's your turn now to give these leg exercises a try, and if you're ready for the plyometric lunges then I think you'll love them, or maybe not. But give it a try, and your legs will transform by becoming stronger and more muscular.
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