6 Exercises That'll Give You Sexy, Toned Legs You'll Want to Show Off All Summer

To complete weighted lunges, you can hold dumbbells in your hands down by your sides or use a barbell held across the back of your neck and shoulders. "Using weights will speed up your results. I recommend using weights for lunges if you have mastered bodyweight walking lunges," Sarah said.

• Find a long, straight pathway in your gym.
• Stand upright, with your feet together.
• Begin the move by taking a step forward with your right leg.
• While keeping your upper body upright and straight, lower your hips toward the floor by bending both knees to a nearly 90-degree angle. Your back knee will come close to the floor, but it should not touch it. Your front knee should be in line with your first two toes but never pass them, and the back knee should be pointing toward the floor.
• Next, push off with your left foot. Bring it back to the original starting position. This completes one rep.
• Next, step forward with your right foot and repeat the above steps.
• Alternate your steps for a total of 20 reps per set.

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These give your hamstrings a nice stretch. Similar to your long stretch in the mornings when you wake up, this is the "good morning" stretch for your hammies. Sarah said, "If you can do these properly without weight, it's time to add a barbell across your back. Start with a 20-pound straight bar and work your way up to heavier weight. Always watch your form in a mirror."

• Place the barbell of your choice across the back of your neck and shoulders.
• Hold it with your hands slightly wider than shoulder width apart and palms facing forward. Your elbows will be pointing down toward the floor.
• Place your feet hip-width apart, keeping a slight bend in your knees.
• Begin by bracing your abs and hinging forward from your hips. Keep your back straight while you push your butt backward.
• When your back is almost parallel to the floor, pause. You should feel the stretch in your hamstrings.
• In a controlled manner, begin moving back to the standing position.
• This completes one repetition. Do three sets of 10-12.

Toned calves complete the sexy look you're wanting for your legs. To make these harder, Sarah suggests completing calf raises while holding dumbbells or by putting a plate on the floor and "hanging 10," thus using the plate as a platform for the exercise. Or you can do both!

• Position your feet approximately hip-width apart. Place your hands on your hips.
• Slowly raise up on your toes until your heels raise off the ground. Pause and hold for one to two seconds.
• Then slowly lower your heels back down to the ground.
• Complete two sets of 20-25 repetitions.

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Wake up your inner thighs with this squat variation! Sarah said, "To add a a little extra calf work, rise up on your toes as you are returning to the starting position and hold for a two-count before placing your feet flat on the floor again. Then begin the next repetition. This move will require excellent balance."

• Stand with your feet wide, pointing your toes out toward the corners of the room (approximately a 45-degree angle) while holding a pair of dumbbells in front of your chest. Or you can use one heavy dumbbell held with both hands directly in front of your hips. Experiment to see which way offers you better balance.
• Bend your knees and begin lowering your hips down toward the floor. At the end of the movement, your thighs will be parallel with the floor. Keep your torso straight throughout the movement, and keep your weight in your heels.
• Begin moving back to starting position by straightening your legs. Squeeze your glutes when you reach the starting position.
• Complete three sets of 10-15 repetitions.