How would I get really defined muscular legs?

apash
apash Posts: 8 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I run on the treadmill 3-4 times a week and do some walking. My legs are slim and have some muscle definition but what exercises would I get really cut, muscular legs? I want to look good in shorts and skirts for the summer!
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  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    I'm thinking lots of squats & lunges. When I biked more I had massive quads.
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    Squat heavy.
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    Squat heavy.

    Yup!
  • apash
    apash Posts: 8 Member
    Thank you for the quick responses! Would that help with my calves too? I do see how squats would help my thighs.
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    Yup squats are an amazing compound workout :D I would suggest lunges and deadlift too :]
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    Thank you for the quick responses! Would that help with my calves too? I do see how squats would help my thighs.

    yes, they will rock your core too
  • bizco
    bizco Posts: 1,949 Member
    Squats, lunges, deadlifts using HEAVY weights.
  • IronmanPanda
    IronmanPanda Posts: 2,083 Member
    Squat heavy.

    I would suggest squatting Volkswagons. They're pretty heavy.
  • Trail_Addict
    Trail_Addict Posts: 1,340 Member
    Squats, lunges, deadlifts using HEAVY weights.

    plus calorie deficit to burn the fat, and expose that sexy muscle.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    My calves look like those of a 5 year old. They're pathetic.
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
    Do what all of the fit and awesome people have already suggested...

    ... or you could just get a flesh colored sharpie and draw on the muscles so everyone goes "oooh" and "aaah" but you don't actually have to put in the work.
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    thanks for all the suggestions
  • monty619
    monty619 Posts: 1,308 Member
    Squats, lunges, deadlifts using HEAVY weights.

    plus calorie deficit to burn the fat, and expose that sexy muscle.

    yep both of these... the second one mostly.
  • Cmonnowguys
    Cmonnowguys Posts: 361 Member
    Squats, squats, squats. Lol.
  • sammi402
    sammi402 Posts: 232 Member
    Do what all of the fit and awesome people have already suggested...

    ... or you could just get a flesh colored sharpie and draw on the muscles so everyone goes "oooh" and "aaah" but you don't actually have to put in the work.


    If i had more artistic talent I would so do that. Unfortunately, I don't so it would look like a 5yr old was scribbling on me. :indifferent:
  • glenner
    glenner Posts: 160 Member
    I am a fitness instructor and legs are my favourite part!!! Squats are good but for really great quadriceps lunges ROCK. For a real oomph, get a step and put your back foot on it, adding some weights if you can, and lunge. For calves get a stability ball, put it against the wall at waist height, face the wall and go up and down on your tip toes. I do three types- feet about hip width apart, heels together and toes pointing out (live a V) then toes together, heels facing out. Do three sets of 8 each way and STRETCH!!!!!!
  • HJCsDaddy
    HJCsDaddy Posts: 419 Member
    Do what all of the fit and awesome people have already suggested...

    ... or you could just get a flesh colored sharpie and draw on the muscles so everyone goes "oooh" and "aaah" but you don't actually have to put in the work.


    If i had more artistic talent I would so do that. Unfortunately, I don't so it would look like a 5yr old was scribbling on me. :indifferent:

    So maybe you need to scribble on the person who has the calves of a five year old and all will balance out...
  • Hernandeak11
    Hernandeak11 Posts: 351 Member
    Squats!

    And I agree with a previous poster: I had massive biker-thighs back in my biking days!
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    If you have a totally craptacular gym like I do, and can't do heavy squats, the leg press, glute press, calf extension, etc. machines do a body good if you do them heavy enough.
  • auroranflash
    auroranflash Posts: 3,569 Member
    Jump-squats. :devil:

    ...but also intervals on a stair stepper machine. I've seen big results with this...
  • Morgaine_on_the_move
    Morgaine_on_the_move Posts: 228 Member
    Run up some hills! not the treadmill on an incline, but hills outside.
  • awestfall
    awestfall Posts: 1,774 Member
    Insanity workout
  • DaughterOfTheMostHighKing
    DaughterOfTheMostHighKing Posts: 1,436 Member
    from wayyyyyyy back when... I took ballet. that's where my muscles began. I had huge legs muscles for a teen! now, they just look strong! you have to build them and then really get lean. the fat has to go.
  • DestroyTheOpposition
    DestroyTheOpposition Posts: 444 Member
    Do Insanity workouts. My legs are the most defined I have seen them since.... never. hah!
  • DaveC29
    DaveC29 Posts: 232 Member
    Run up some hills! not the treadmill on an incline, but hills outside.

    This and calf raises will build your calves... I have run outside, hills, distance running and it has done my legs a world of good defining them. The fat burns off them, the muscles build and tone well

    Good luck!
  • auroranflash
    auroranflash Posts: 3,569 Member
    Run up some hills! not the treadmill on an incline, but hills outside.

    This and calf raises will build your calves... I have run outside, hills, distance running and it has done my legs a world of good defining them. The fat burns off them, the muscles build and tone well

    Good luck!

    I find that calf raises work especially well when you are holding an actual calf.

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  • MrsCon40
    MrsCon40 Posts: 2,351 Member
    Squat heavy.

    I would suggest squatting Volkswagons. They're pretty heavy.

    An Edsel is heavier.

    If you want cut legs you need to reduce your body fat. That is done mostly through diet by maintaining a reasonable caloric deficit. Increasing your LBM will raise your metabolism but, except for certain situations, you need to be eating at a caloric surplus to gain muscle.

    So - if you still want to lose weight, maintain a resonable deficit, lift heavy and eat adequate protein. This will help you preserve as much LBM as possible while you are reducing body fat.
  • aproc
    aproc Posts: 1,033 Member
    Get in the weight area and start doing squats, deadlifts, lunges, etc. And go heavy.
  • jenbusick
    jenbusick Posts: 528 Member
    bump
  • Pikefireman
    Pikefireman Posts: 11 Member
    Squats and lunges and stuff work...but...I am sorry, they are dreadfully boring and tiedious to me. Get a decent bicycle and leave it in a taller gear when you ride. Cyclists have rock solid legs and you get to enjoy changing scenery.

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