Happy Friday! Today let’s talk about health and fitness for beginners. During your workout routine remember that your lower body needs support, strength training, and muscle building. If you’re a newbie to working out don’t worry because this post is just for you. If you are looking to jumpstart your routine, then keep reading for all the deets.

the best leg workouts for beginners

Here are some exercises to make your legs more toned, develop balance, and strength throughout your lower body.

Lunges:

1. Put one foot in front of the other with your toes facing the same direction.
2. Make sure your shoulders are back and lift your chest up as you lower your back knee.
3. Lean forward on your front heel, strengthen your back leg, and return to your starting position.
4. Don’t lean too far forward, keep your posture.

Stepup:

1. Source a box or step that’s 6-12 inches tall.
2. Next, place one foot on the step or box and continue to rise, keeping your shoulders straight while keeping your chest up.
3. Step down and repeat with the other leg.

Dumbbell Lift:

1. Hold two dumbbells, hinge your hips, and bend your knees while lowering the weights down in front of your legs.
2. Next, engage your hamstrings and glutes to pull your body back to standing.
3. Put your hips forward and squeeze your glutes.
4. Repeat while keeping your back flat.

Banded Lateral Walk:

1. Leverage a light or medium resistance band.
2. Step in the band and position it up to your shins.
3. Squat down and take a wide step horizontally to create resistance on the band.
4. Repeat these steps in one direction.

Calf Raises:

1. Stand on a yoga mat with your feet shoulder-width apart and toes facing forward.
2. Keep your posture upright, with your shoulders back and down and abs pulled in.
3. Start to raise your heels and keep your knees extended.
4. Lower your heels back to the ground and return to the starting position.

What leg workouts are you now doing? Let me know in the comments.

–Chantel Keona