Get Toned Legs In 3 Equipment-Free Moves From Kayla Itsines

Get Toned Legs In 3 Equipment-Free Moves From Kayla Itsines

Unless you're one of the celebs seemingly immune to weather, showing off toned legs is probably the last thing on your mind this season, but that doesn't mean they should be excluded from your workout routine. Especially if you plan on carrying off the leggings-as-pants look like Kendall Jenner. In the last installment of our workout series with Bikini Body Guide creator Kayla Itsines, the Instafamous trainer presents three moves that'll get you your best legs ever in just seven minutes.

Her exclusive workout for ELLE.com is made up of four circuits–full body/cardio, arms, abs, and legs–each of which should be completed in seven minutes. Below, we present the legs circuit. Set your timer for seven minutes and complete the exercises as many times as you can before the timer goes off!

Split Squats (15 Reps)

1. Plant both feet together. This is your starting position. Bend your knees slightly and propel your body upwards into the air.

2. Reposition your legs so that your feet land in sumo (wide) squat position.Continue bending your knees until your upper legs are parallel with the floor, ensuring that your back remains between 45 and 90 degrees of your hips.

3. Propel your body upwards into the air again and reposition your legs to bring your feet together. Land in a neutral standing position.

Stationary Lunges (24 Reps)

1. Start standing up with feet together. Take a big step forward with your left foot. As you plant your foot on the floor, bend both knees at approximately 90 degrees.

2. Push up through your legs and place your left foot back so you are in neutral standing position.

3. Repeat with your right foot and continue to alternate legs for the set amount of reps.

X Jumps (24 Reps, 12 per side)

1. Plant both feet on the floor slightly further than shoulder width apart. Looking straight ahead, bend at both the hips and knees, ensuring that your knees remain in line with your toes. Continue bending your knees until your upper legs are parallel with the floor. Lean your body forward slightly so that you are able to touch your left foot with your right hand. Propel your body upwards into the air. Extend both your legs and your hips before landing back into squat position.

2. When landing, ensure that you maintain 'soft' knees to prevent injury. Lean your body forward slightly so that you are able to touch your right foot with your left hand.

3. Propel your body upwards into the air. Extend both your legs and your hips before landing back into squat position. Continue alternating between left and right for the specified number of repetitions.

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