Exercises that will help contract and tone the leg muscles

We will start working on the legs with asanas that contract and tone the leg muscles. These work specifically on the hamstrings, quadriceps and calf muscles, and also strengthen the ankle and knee joints. Today we feature the remaining three exercises out of the seven, for toning and contracting.

Exercise 5

Exercise 5

•  Stand with feet apart as shown
•  Interlock hands behind head
•  Bend the knees
•  Keeping back straight, pulse up and down 10-20 times.

Exercise 6

Exercise 6

•  Stand with legs wide apart, feet turned out
•  Bend knees, keep back straight
•  Stretch both arms straight above the head. Join palms together
•  Lift the heels and keeping lifted, pulse up and down 10 - 20 times.

Exercise 7

Exercise 7

•  Stand with feet apart, arms above your head, palms together
•  Turn to the left placing left foot four - five feet in front of right foot, toes pointed forward
•  Bend the left knee as shown, bend backwards and look up
•  Hold for 10 - 30 seconds
•  Repeat with other leg.