Straight- Legged Deadlifts...

...or Stiff-Legged Deadlifts, are Great for back of Leg Cellulite smoothing!

Cellulite ::
Trapped fat that develops subcutaneously (right under the skin) and creates a lumpy or dimpled appearance. If you suffer from this (non life-threatening disorder) you need to focus on weight loss and weight lifting exercises. Beyond cardio & smart (clean) eating, Building muscle can help increase your metabolism and give your body, and yes your legs, better definition.

Deadlifts ::
To do stiff legged deadlifts, hold a barbell in front of your thighs, & standing with your feet shoulder width apart and grab the bar with a hip or shoulder-width, overhand grip. (*You can use a mixed over/under-handed grip, if you're lifting Very Heavy, to maximize the time you can maintain your grip)
Bend at the hips and Lower the bar - your arms and Torso - towards the ground, keeping the arms parallel to the thighs. Feel the contraction through your hamstrings & glutes, stand back up contracting the core as you exhale.
In order to avoid strain of the lower back, ensure that you are keeping the abs contracted, and choose a challenging but manageable weight, in order to hold proper form.

#workoutwednesday - Me Going HEAVY (for ME) last week!

While you don't need to go for a MAXIMUM lift everytime, you DO however need to pick a weight that will challenge your leg muscles through the ENTIRE range of the Deadlift movement.
Try it!!
Mia - xo