Big legs may make it hard to fit into your skinny jeans and may not be as flattering as lean legs. However, no matter what your body shape may be, it is possible to change the way your legs look. Reducing big legs, or bulky legs, does require weight training. Anytime you want to change the shape of your body, resistance training will help you get there. It is important, though, to know what exercises to choose and how to do them correctly to achieve your goals.
Trim Your Thighs
Step 1
Choose higher repetitions. When trying to slim down legs with weight training, the ShapeFit website suggests doing higher repetitions with lower weights to tone your legs and reduce bulk. Aim to complete 12 to 15 repetitions for each exercise and complete three sets total. Be mindful that you choose weights that are heavy enough to challenge your body but light enough to complete all your sets.
Step 2
Grab your dumbbells. Use dumbbells to complete a circuit that includes walking lunges, front squats and dumbbell step-ups. Complete 10 walking lunges on each side, followed by 20 front squats. The American Council of Exercise recommends step-ups to tone the legs and glutes. Using a chair or a small bench, complete 10 step-ups on each leg.
Step 3
Add leg extensions to your workout. The leg extension machine will help to tone the fronts of your thighs. As you add muscle, you will be able to reduce the fat on top of your legs, and your thighs will look more toned and slimmer. Complete three sets of 12 to 15 repetitions.
Step 4
Curl to be lean. The leg curl machine will help to tone the hamstrings and reduce the appearance of cellulite on the back of the thighs. Target train the hamstrings with three sets of 12 to 15 repetitions.
Tips and Warnings
- Choosing a healthy diet will also help eliminate fat from the legs faster than with just exercise alone. Eat five to six small meals a day and monitor your caloric intake.
Things You'll Need
- Leg extension machine
- Leg curl machine
- Dumbbells
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