Leg Magic by Fitness Quest is an at-home leg exercise machine that works the inner and outer thighs. One4fitness.com reports that the contraption is metal and works by having you slide your feet away and then back in towards each other in a horizontal direction. Since Leg Magic predominately works just the inner and outer thighs, it can be used with other exercises. Incorporating leg moves that work the quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes with Leg Magic will provide you with a comprehensive leg-strengthening program.
Ball Squat
This exercise from Fitness Magazine works your quadriceps and glutes and is a nice complement to Leg Magic. Start by placing a stability ball between your back and a sturdy wall. The size of the stability ball matters; for beginners it is best to choose a larger ball and for more advanced practitioners a smaller ball will provide more of a challenge. Keep the ball at lower-back height and bend your knees until your thighs are parallel to the floor and your knees are at a 90-degree angle. Make sure that your knees are in line with your feet and that they do not extend past your toes. Return to starting position for one repetition. Complete 12 repetitions.
Couch Bridge
This exercise works the glutes and hamstrings and can be done using a couch at home or a bench in the gym. Fitness Magazine advises to lie on your back on the floor and place your feet on either the couch or bench, with feet hip-width apart. Relax the back of your neck and place the back of your head on the floor. Engage your abdominals and push with your heels and the big toe side of your foot to lift your hips to the ceiling. Bring your hips back to starting position in a controlled movement for one repetition. Complete three sets of 15 repetitions.
Lunges
Lunges work your core, glutes, hamstrings, quads and calves. Women's Health Magazine recommends standing with your feet together and lunging forward with your left leg. Place your left foot about one leg's length in front of you and your left knee bent with your thigh parallel to the floor. Both hips should be pointing forward, and your back leg should bend until your knee slightly touches the floor. Return to starting position for one repetition. Complete 12 to 15 repetitions and repeat on the other side.
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