How do I get my legs to be muscular and defined? Why do I have abs but ugly legs?

[Anonymous]

I really want my legs to have a lot of muscle definition. I have ab definition and it took such minimal effort but it seems like no matter how much I run and no matter how many squats I do my legs always look like I don't even work out.

[Ildskf]

May I ask what type of body shape do you have? Are you naturally thin? I also have good ab definition without really trying...but for my legs I work them out A LOT...but I have rather short legs with big thighs and butt...they are muscular but still don't look how I want them too...I use the Arc trainer (similar to the elliptical but so much better) and the stairstepper...I work out straight for an hour (30 mins per machine) and they have helped a lot

[Asker]

I have a strange body type, I think hourglass is the closest. I wouldn't say that I'm thin but most people say that I am. I do have a naturally long and thin mid-section. I'm Asian so I think I do have short legs even though I'm actually quite tall

[douride2]

Try squats or dead lifts. By the way I'll trade you some leg muscle definition for some abs.

[Distant]

Squats are more for the back upper thigh/gluteus so I'm not sure why you have the impression that they'll tone your legs. Likewise, running does not tone legs as much as you think it does. Want toned legs? Do calf/thigh weight exercises.

[Asker]

Because people tell me all the time to do squats for legs, even on this very question.

[Distant]

And yet empirical evidence proves otherwise.

[TedStar]

lunges, leg press, calf raises, leg curls etc. in other words you have been doing isolation exercises for your abs and therefore you should try isolation exercises for your legs

[greyhorse]

Well did you read the story " A Foolish Stag"?
All that glitters is not gold. remember it. And be thankful for what you have. See those that don't have legs. try to make your best and stay confident.;

[Asker]

Umm, this doesn't answer my question. I am thankful for having legs but is it so bad to want to improve myself?

[greyhorse]

I didn't say that/ I said try but be confident and stay happy without complaining.

[greyhorse]

By the way if you dress well, it will not be a big matter.

[Asker]

I don't dress well. I hate fashion. I would rather have a beautiful body than beautiful clothes. I'm not complaining I'm asking for help so I can better my physique.

[greyhorse]

Dressing well doesn;t mean that you need to be a fashioned girl. You can do it even without this. Its just to cover your legs rather to wear skirt or bikini etc.

[Asker]

What does dressing well have to do with anything? That has nothing to do with being in shape and having a toned body.

[greyhorse]

dressing can cover your legs your and present you in more good way if its does in appropriate way.

[Asker]

So basically your answer has nothing to do with my question. Disregarding and moving on.

[AmIReallyAGirl]

yea, greyhorse, I think your point is well intended, but when did the asker say anything about wanting passive solutions or having low confidence? She clearly wants to strengthen her legs, which is an awesome things to do! why would you tell her to give up that goal?

[DoctorSex]

Try dead lifts. I'll give you some more tips in abit,,, eatiing at present lol