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How To Get GREAT LEGS - Brief Article
Ebony, August, 2000 by Kimberly Davis
* Do a set of 15 to 25 repetitions and change legs. Do 1-3 sets of this exercise, and as you get stronger, use heavier weights or an exercise band with more tension.
LEG EXTENSIONS
If done improperly or with too much weight, leg extensions can be damaging to the knee, experts say. That's why you should be very careful in attempting this exercise, which strengthens your quads.
* Sit back in a sturdy chair, with a rolled towel tucked under your knees and 5- to 8-pound weights attached to your ankles. Tuck in your abs and keep your back relaxed, making sure the knees are no more than 2 inches from the edge of the chair.
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* Place feet shoulder-width apart, with heels slightly off the floor and toes lightly touching.
* Lift each leg slowly, hold for one second and return to starting position. Alternate legs for 3 sets of 8 to 12 repetitions. When you can easily do 12 reps, the weight is too light. Remember to breathe as you lift your leg.
Along with a proper diet and cardiovascular workouts, these exercises may yield results in about four to six weeks, depending on your age, frequency of workout and fitness level. You'll have beautiful legs in no time.
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