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How to Build Strong, Lean Legs and a Shapely Butt (2767 hits)


A toned, well-sculpted lower body is crucial for building s*xy legs and a fabulous backside. Most women want to build a shapely butt with strong legs that are lean but not bulky. To sculpt your body this way you must perform weight lifting exercises that develop all parts of the lower body.

Now, there are a lot of muscles that make up the lower body, which is why many women have a hard time choosing the right exercises. With that said, here’s a little ‘Lower Body Weight Training 101’.

All About Your Lower Body Muscles

The lower body is basically made up of 3 parts: the gluteals (or glutes), thighs, and legs. The glutes are comprised of several muscles that attach to the hip joint: the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus. The gluteus maximus is the largest glute muscle and this is what we call the 'butt'.

The thighs include multiple muscles that attach to both the hip and knee joints. The muscles on the front of the thigh are collectively called the quadriceps (or quads) while the muscles on the back of the thigh are called the hamstrings (or hams).

Finally, the muscles of the legs, which are most commonly targeted during weight lifting, include the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, which we collectively called the calves. These muscles are located on the back of the legs (click here for a diagram of the lower body muscles groups).

Choosing the Best Exercises for Your Muscles

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