Simidele Adeagbo: My 5 Go-To Moves for Strong, Sculpted Legs

keeping my legs in tip-top shape is an utmost priority. I’ve spent years perfecting how to get my legs lean, strong and powerful. And now, I’m sharing my fave exercises to achieve killer legs. Get ready to train like an Olympian and challenge your legs for the best results.

Kangaroo Box Jumps

Box jumps are my absolute fave! They’re super fun, burn a ton of calories, and blast fat. Jumping also increases your strength, muscle tone, and gives you amazing calves.

How to:
You’ll need some space and three to five plyometric boxes or sturdy raised surfaces. Choosing the height of the boxes will depend on your current fitness level, but most women will want to start with fourteen to eighteen-inch boxes. Set the boxes up in a straight line by taking two large steps in between each box (you can create more space in between the boxes if you’re more advanced and as you progress). Once the boxes are set up, you’ll jump unto the first box, landing with both feet. Then immediately spring back up as quickly as you can to jump on or over the next box. Start with three or four sets of box jumps a few times a week.

Power Skips

I love jumping rope because it’s really convenient and activates the major muscles of your lower body: glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps and calf muscles. It also burns a high amount of calories, which can help with weight loss and trimming your thighs.

How To:
Grab a jump rope and start by running in place and alternating between your right and left foot. Bring your knees as high as you can in front of your body with each step. Jump for 30 seconds and progress to 60 seconds or more. Complete four to six sets of timed intervals.

Rest for 30 seconds before continuing each set.

Frog Thrusts

These give me life! They work your quads, glutes, and hamstrings, and have many of the same benefits as the dreaded burpee without leaving you a hot mess on the floor of the gym!