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Training

Tone your thighs with this bonus move you can do at home (or in the gym).

Build muscle at home
 

SPLIT SQUAT

Target Muscles: quadriceps

Set Up: Hold a pair of dumbbells at your sides and place one foot on a bench behind you, laces down [A].

Action: Bend your front knee and lower straight down, keeping your knee in line with your toes [B]. Straighten your leg to come back to the start position. Complete the set and then switch sides.

Do three sets of 10-12 reps on each leg.

DON’T HAVE A BENCH? TRY THE MOVE WITH A CHAIR INSTEAD!

Photography: Paul Buceta, Model: Jamie Eason, Hair and makeup: Sabrina Rinaldi, TreSemmé Hair Care / Judy Inc., Stylist: Rachel Matthews, Clothing: Fizeek Brazil

 

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