BODYBUILDING SERIES: Building Buff Legs

April 23, 2009 by  
Filed under Bodybuilding

Building nice, shapely, buff legs is an integral part of any exercise or bodybuilder regimen. It will give your lower body a muscular, curvier appearance and enhance the overall look of your body. You want to add definition and tone to your legs plus build strength.

There are five basic exercises you can perform regularly to build great legs. The results of these exercises will be rather quick if done consistently. Here are the five basics to include in your workout to focus on your legs:

Walking Uphill
hikingThis exercise is great for cardio training, while at the same time toning the legs and glutes at the same time. As you move uphill, you are working out the leg muscles, making them stronger and more shapely. It is highly recommended that you perfomr the proper amount of stretching before and after this exercise, as keeping legs in motion for more than 30 minutes can cause cramping, stiffness, and pain, especially if you are just starting out.
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