Quad Exercise

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Multitasking Move: Balancing Side Leg Lift Squat

Moves that challenge multiple body parts at once are my time-saving tricks when squeezing a much-needed workout into my hectic schedule.

Moves that challenge multiple body parts at once are my time-saving tricks when squeezing a much-needed workout into my hectic schedule. This variation on the single leg squat will challenge your balance and tone your glutes. Standing on one leg forces your core to work, and that little side kick works on the toning the troublesome saddlebag area.


Music: "Oh, Atlanta," by Alison Krauss

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Get on the Ball: V Thigh Twists

Women are always asking me about exercises that will tone their abs and thighs, so here's an amazing move that'll target those two areas at the same time.

Women are always asking me about exercises that will tone their abs and thighs, so here's an amazing move that'll target those two areas at the same time. It may take a little practice to get the coordination down, but once you do, your belly and legs will be burning in no time.

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Get Lifted: One Arm Mini-Lunge

Looking for a new move to add to your strength training routine?

Looking for a new move to add to your strength training routine? This one will tone your shoulders (just in time for tank top season), and also work your quads, hamstrings, glutes, and calves and just in time for short and skirt season.

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No Equipment Necessary: Wide Squat Steppers

It's time to get off your tush and work it.

It's time to get off your tush and work it. These walking wide squats will tone your backside, but will also strengthen your quads just in time for ski season.


Music: "Video" by Indie Arie

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No Equipment Necessary: Seated Sweeping Leg Lift

Time to strengthen those quads with this simple yet effective move you can do anywhere.

Time to strengthen those quads with this simple yet effective move you can do anywhere. This exercise will tone your upper legs, which will make your legs appear slimmer. Toned thighs will also give you strength when running, biking, swimming, or doing everyday activities like going up stairs.

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Get on the Ball: One-Legged Lift

Looking for an effective way to strengthen your core and quads?

Looking for an effective way to strengthen your core and quads? Then grab your exercise ball and a dumbbell and give this exercise a whirl. This move is deceptive; it's much harder than it looks, since it really challenges your sense of balance.

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Get Lifted: Leaning Camel

In yoga, Camel is a pose that increases flexibility in your spine, and also stretches the muscles in the front of your hips, belly, chest, and shoulders.

In yoga, Camel is a pose that increases flexibility in your spine, and also stretches the muscles in the front of your hips, belly, chest, and shoulders. This challenging variation using a weight will strengthen your quads and abs.

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Get on the Ball: Inner Thigh Leg Lifts

Using an exercise ball when strength training is a great way to add a little bit more challenge to basic exercises.

Using an exercise ball when strength training is a great way to add a little bit more challenge to basic exercises. Since you have to work hard to keep the ball in place, you end up using more muscle groups. This exercise will tone your thighs, especially your inner thighs and also your core.

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Multitasking Move: Side Lunge to Leg Lift

I love strength training moves that work different areas of the body at once, and if you feel the same, this multitasking move has your name on it.

I love strength training moves that work different areas of the body at once, and if you feel the same, this multitasking move has your name on it. It'll strengthen your quads, tone your outer thighs and bum, and work your upper body and back. Not only that, but this dynamic move will also get your heart rate up.

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Multitasking Move: Resistance Band Flutter Kicks

Looking for a way to strengthen your abs and tone your thighs at the same time?

Looking for a way to strengthen your abs and tone your thighs at the same time? Then you're going to love this fun exercise called resistance band flutter kicks.


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