What Are the Best Exercises for Toning Legs?
There are many muscles and muscle groups in the human legs such as the calves, inner and outer thighs, quadriceps, gluteus and hamstrings. As a result, it is necessary to complete several different exercises when toning legs since each exercise targets only one muscle or muscle group. Effective leg toning exercises include the leg press, squats, leg extension, calf press and seated leg curl. Exercises for toning legs are typically done in sets or a series of repetitions. Beginners generally start by completing a higher number of repetitions at a low weight before increasing the weight and decreasing the repetitions. The most common and arguably effective exercise for toning legs is the squat and its many variations. All the leg muscles are involved in the movement but the quadriceps and gluteus are emphasized. In a standard squat feet are kept shoulder width apart with toes pointed slightly outward, the barbell rests on the shoulders and trapezius muscles and the movement entails lower
