Do you regularly do squats, lift and cross your legs until you drop, but still don’t get any results? Getting beautiful, defined legs is a matter of the right training.
Of course, genetic predisposition cannot be trained away. But if your legs are not in shape despite exercise, it may be due to these common misconceptions.
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1. Are you thinking about lunges?
The English term for the lunge is actually a foreign word, but if you don’t know what the German term means either, you should change that quickly.
With lunges you train your leg extensors and flexors and get your legs in top shape. And as a bonus, you’ll also get a firm bottom.
2. Unrealistic goals
You’ve recently started going to the gym regularly and you still can’t see any muscles on your thighs in the mirror? No wonder, because it just takes a while.
So be patient and persevere. You will only see the first results after about six weeks.
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3. Adjust your diet
For toned legs, it’s not just about training; a balanced diet is also important for visible results.
Therefore, the focus should be on vegetables, whole grains, fruits and good fats as well as proteins for muscle building.
4. Include endurance sports in your training plan
But not only should the diet be balanced, variety in training also helps to get slim legs.
If your hard work in the gym is not rewarded with visible results after six weeks, you should increase the amount of cardio training.
Spinning, swimming or running not only get your legs moving, but also in shape.
5. Focus on multiple muscles
When doing leg training, do you also pay attention to the back and inner muscles of your thighs or your calves?
If not, pay more attention to them. These areas are also part of beautiful and well-proportioned legs.
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6. Dare to lift more weights
If you want to not only feel your muscles but also see them, your own weight is not enough of a challenge in the long run.
A couple Dumbbells or the equipment in the gym makes your muscles stand out.
7. Wrong exercises for your goals
There it is again, the predisposition: if you have naturally slim legs, intensive running training will make them appear even slimmer. If you have rather strong thighs, weights that are too heavy are counterproductive.
So pay attention to your body type and try to accentuate your strengths with the right exercises. If you’re not sure: you can’t go wrong with squats and lunges without any external weights.
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