Leg Workout?!

jemquid
jemquid Posts: 11
in Fitness and Exercise
I am looking for a good leg workout. My only exercise these past few months is my dance class which only runs 75 mins twice a week. I want to definitely tone my legs and need a good set of exercises that might help. I want more of a circuit type of workout or a good starting point. Any suggestions of what and how often to to do it so I don't over do it. Keep in mind I am a waitress 3 days out of the week and I stay on my feet 12 hours a day. I would appreciate any suggestions.

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  • ohnoetry
    ohnoetry Posts: 129
    Squats
    Step ups
    Box jumps
    Mountain climbers
    High knees
    Lunges
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    Squats - With heavier weight every time
    Step ups - With heavier weight every time
    Box jumps - With weight eventually
    Mountain climbers
    High knees
    Lunges - With heavier weight every time

    yes
  • Gallowmere1984
    Gallowmere1984 Posts: 6,626 Member
    Squats - With heavier weight every time
    Step ups - With heavier weight every time
    Box jumps - With weight eventually
    Mountain climbers
    High knees
    Lunges - With heavier weight every time

    yes

    Pretty much all of this, though I would add the following addendum: do different types of squats. Front squats, back squats, zercher squats, bottom position squats...I could do this for a while.
  • dantrick
    dantrick Posts: 369 Member
    Squat: 3 sets of 4-6 reps 2-3 minutes rest
    Leg Press: 3 sets of 4-6 reps 2-3 minutes rest
    Leg Extension: 3 sets of 15-20 reps 1 minute rest
    Romanian Deadlift: 3 sets of 4-6 reps 2-3 minutes rest
    Lying Leg Curl: 3 sets of 15-20 reps 1 minute rest
    Standing Calf Raise: 3 sets of 25-30 reps 1 minute rest
    Seated Calf Raise: 3 sets of 25-30 reps 1 minute rest
  • BackTatJIM
    BackTatJIM Posts: 1,140 Member
    Do you have access to weights? are you looking for something to do at home with just body weight or something for the gym?
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    Squats - With heavier weight every time
    Step ups - With heavier weight every time
    Box jumps - With weight eventually
    Mountain climbers
    High knees
    Lunges - With heavier weight every time

    yes

    Yup, this.
  • sophasaurusxx
    sophasaurusxx Posts: 126
    Squats are like the best things ever for the legs!

    They really help to tone them up and give them more of a shape :) i always do squats.

    Also lunges are quite good! Google them:smile:
  • jemquid
    jemquid Posts: 11
    I have a membership at LA fitness and how often should I do leg workouts?
  • BackTatJIM
    BackTatJIM Posts: 1,140 Member
    instead of naming all these leg workouts that you probably will not know how to do .... just check this link and there are plenty of workouts, plans, videos, and all that good stuff

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bbinfo.php?page=LegsSquats
  • jemquid
    jemquid Posts: 11
    Squats - With heavier weight every time
    Step ups - With heavier weight every time
    Box jumps - With weight eventually
    Mountain climbers
    High knees
    Lunges - With heavier weight every time

    Thanks =] Is there a website that shows proper forms. I feel so intimidated at the gym because I can't tell if my form is correct and they are usually too intimidating to ask.
    yes
  • jemquid
    jemquid Posts: 11
    instead of naming all these leg workouts that you probably will not know how to do .... just check this link and there are plenty of workouts, plans, videos, and all that good stuff

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bbinfo.php?page=LegsSquats

    Thanks =] This definitely helps.
  • ohnoetry
    ohnoetry Posts: 129
    Squats - With heavier weight every time
    Step ups - With heavier weight every time
    Box jumps - With weight eventually
    Mountain climbers
    High knees
    Lunges - With heavier weight every time

    Thanks =] Is there a website that shows proper forms. I feel so intimidated at the gym because I can't tell if my form is correct and they are usually too intimidating to ask.
    yes

    YouTube is a good start, too.
  • PreciousEstes
    PreciousEstes Posts: 1
    Squats - With heavier weight every time
    Step ups - With heavier weight every time
    Box jumps - With weight eventually
    Mountain climbers
    High knees
    Lunges - With heavier weight every time

    yes

    Pretty much all of this, though I would add the following addendum: do different types of squats. Front squats, back squats, zercher squats, bottom position squats...I could do this for a while.

    Whats a zercher squat? Also do squats help burn fat as well or just build muscle? I was told it helps burn fat but I thought only cardiac exercises help with that.
  • Gallowmere1984
    Gallowmere1984 Posts: 6,626 Member
    Squats - With heavier weight every time
    Step ups - With heavier weight every time
    Box jumps - With weight eventually
    Mountain climbers
    High knees
    Lunges - With heavier weight every time

    yes

    Pretty much all of this, though I would add the following addendum: do different types of squats. Front squats, back squats, zercher squats, bottom position squats...I could do this for a while.

    Whats a zercher squat? Also do squats help burn fat as well or just build muscle? I was told it helps burn fat but I thought only cardiac exercises help with that.

    Any physical activity that requires an energy expenditure will burn fat.

    As for zerchers, instead of my trying to explain it, I'll just leave this here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2OKweR-N-g
  • letjog
    letjog Posts: 260 Member
    hard cycling and squats. that's every muscle covered!

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