Women's legs delight and attract attention. Men look at the owners of slender legs with adoration, and women - with longing and envy. Each era imposes its own standards of beauty on us. These parameters have changed at different times. This concerned the female figure, height, and, of course, the length and shape of the legs.
The standard of female legs in ancient times
If we turn to very ancient times, the beauty standards of that time differed strikingly from modern ones. Primitive men were most likely attracted to strong women who could bear and protect offspring, since survival was an important task of that period. It’s unlikely that such a beauty’s legs were long and slender. It was possible to captivate a primitive man with muscular and powerful legs.
But the further progress progressed, and the more people moved away from nature, the more the idea of what beautiful women’s legs should look like changed.
Egypt can easily be considered a trendsetter in the ancient world. Due to the fact that elements of matriarchy were preserved in Egypt for a long time: a woman was not just a full member of society, but could even manage it. It is not surprising that this country was able to develop a cult of female beauty and strength.
Let us turn our attention to the images of Cleopatra and Nefertiti that have survived to this day. The well-groomed appearance of these women can still be envied today. The first conscious ideas about the beauty of women's legs appeared in Ancient Egypt. Smooth, tanned legs with soft and silky skin were valued. Women paid special attention to care. They used oils, herbs, and natural fats to regularly moisturize their feet.
In the ancient period, the standard of beauty changed slightly: strong and proportionally developed legs were considered ideal. Ancient Greek women had to exercise regularly to meet standards. During this period, “cosmetologists” appeared - people involved in the selection of products to give the legs the proper appearance and eliminate flaws.
Representatives of Ancient Rome also actively engaged in gymnastics to keep their legs in good shape. The fashionable trend of that time was to have not just elastic legs, but perfectly smooth and white ones. Aristocratic Roman women were helped in this by milk baths and regular visits to thermal baths. The topic of foot care for Roman women acquired special significance.
During the Middle Ages, the standard of beauty changed completely. Sensuality and frankness were replaced by faith, strict morality, patriarchy came into full force with its desire to control women. The men were forced to wear long clothes that hid almost the entire body. Paleness and slenderness were valued as a sign of preference for spiritual life over earthly life. A long and narrow foot was considered the standard. Shoes with elongated toes appeared in fashion to emphasize and artificially increase the length of the foot.
Later, views on the beauty of women's legs changed one after another within the same era. The 20th century made its own adjustments: what was previously hidden under layers of clothing began to be exposed. The length of the skirts was gradually shortened, introducing shock and quiet horror to conservatives who still protected the previous standards.
A woman becomes equal to a man, her social status changes and a new item appears in the wardrobe - trousers. Thanks to the change to trouser and practical clothes, a “boyish” style is coming into fashion. Ideal parameters are 90-60-60, tall and thin, long legs.
Only in the 21st century, skinny beauties were replaced by owners of curvy and elastic hips. A healthy lifestyle and regular exercise are in fashion. Cosmetology and surgery are developing to help women of the modern generation keep their legs in excellent shape, despite their initial parameters. A woman has many tools at her disposal that can make her legs slim and well-groomed. Our ancestors could not even dream of such an arsenal.
The most beautiful legs in Hollywood2
Let's look at the representatives of the starry sky. Well, anyone, they certainly have enormous access to products that keep their legs in perfect condition. It’s simply impossible to take your eyes off these legs. Men are drooling, and ordinary women dream of getting closer to such a high bar.
So, the most beautiful female legs belong to the delightful Jennifer Aniston, by the way, recognized as the most beautiful woman in the world. Her legs are simply perfect, and Aniston herself has a lot to do with this. She made her legs look like this through regular and grueling physical exercise. The result is beyond praise.
Next comes Cameron Diaz, an equally hard worker and sports lover. By the way, the star does not hide this and regularly shares her secrets of a slim figure.
This list cannot be complete without Jennifer Lopez, the owner of a wonderful butt. Everyone knows that to achieve such volumes, Jennifer resorted to the help of plastic surgeons and later insured her newly created forms for a round sum. But Jennifer continues to work hard at sports and will give odds to many young stars. By the way, she is 49 years old. Quite, not bad.
Shy Jessica Alba's perfect legs bring her to our list. Although the star does not like to open them, but prefers dresses and skirts below the knee, such beauty cannot be hidden.
The star of the youth series “The Vampire Diaries” Nina Dobrev not only has a thin waist, but also beautiful long legs. Before her acting career, the girl dreamed of being a gymnast and actively developed herself in this field. What kind of gymnast can have bad legs?
Alessandra Ambrosio is simply incomparable. Slender and tanned legs leave no one indifferent. By the way, Alessandra, like Cameron Diaz, does not hide anything from her fans and always shares her beauty secrets.
This list also includes: Angelina Jolie, Victoria Beckham, model Gisele Bündchen, Rihanna, Megan Fox and many others. This rating can be continued endlessly.
Indeed, modern capabilities allow us to work wonders. But as can be seen from the examples, almost all the star owners of slender and beautiful legs made them so themselves. Constant and sometimes grueling training helps achieve stunning results. Conclusion: beautiful women's legs are not always inherited. Good news, isn't it?
Exercises with dumbbells for legs at home
Dumbbells are a great way to make an exercise more effective by adding weight.
- Deadlift . Place your legs straight at shoulder level, take dumbbells in your hands, lower your back down without rounding it or bending your knees. You need to feel the tension in the back muscles of the thigh, then return to the starting position. Do 3 sets of 15-20 reps.
- Reverse lunge – moving your leg back so that your front leg forms a 90° angle as you lean forward. The body must be kept straight, and a small distance must be left between the legs. Do 3 sets of 15 reps.
You can also use dumbbells to increase the effectiveness of regular squats and lunges.
Length4
The ideal leg length is individual and is calculated based on height and body proportions. A few centimeters are added to half the height, which depend on the type of bone:
- with wide bones, 2-4 centimeters are added to half the height. In other words, legs make up 51-53% of total height;
- with normal bone, it is necessary to add 4-6 centimeters, which will ultimately amount to 52-54% of growth;
- with normal bones, 6-9 centimeters are added to the length of the legs, which is equal to 53-55% of the height.
When taking measurements, remember that according to the standards, the length of the legs must be measured from the protrusion of the bone on the thigh to the floor.
Exercise No. 10 - “Gluteal Bridge”
The glute bridge exercise will give your buttocks a toned and slender look. The glute bridge is a real diamond among exercises for the buttocks. It can be done even in cases where there is no energy or time for a full workout. This exercise is perfect for doing at home, as it does not require additional equipment.
We lie on our backs, bend our hands at the knees.
"Gluteal bridge" (step 1)
Raise your hips and hold the position at the top for several seconds.
"Gluteal bridge" (step 2)
“Gluteal bridge” (execution technique)
The glute bridge can be performed on the floor, bench, fitball, or gym machine. For a detailed analysis of the exercise, watch the video:
While performing a bridge, your legs can be secured with an elastic band.
Glute bridge with elastic band
Exercise No. 9 - “Single Leg Glute Bridge”
"Single Leg Glute Bridge" (Step 1)
“Single Leg Glute Bridge” (Step 2)
“Gluteal bridge with one leg” (execution technique)
Change legs.
Exercise No. 10 for the buttocks - “Lunges”
Try this exercise and you will be surprised to find beautiful, round and firm buttocks.
“Squats and lunges” (step 1)
One leg is brought forward and placed at a right angle to the floor surface.
“Squats and lunges” (step 2)
The back is kept straight. The exercise is done dynamically.
Exercise for the buttocks “Lunges” execution technique
For greater efficiency, take a dumbbell in each hand (start with the lightest ones).
Lunge exercise for beautiful buttocks with dumbbells
Exercise lunges with dumbbells
The dumbbell lunge exercise is one of the most popular exercises. It works very effectively on problem areas and forms beautiful buttocks.
The effect of this exercise is enhanced by the same constant weight - a barbell lying on the shoulders or dumbbells.
Four important gaps5
No legs are perfectly straight, otherwise they would be strings or planks. They all have a bend. It is the grace of their curves that makes them beautiful. The cherished parameters correspond to the legs, which form 4 gaps:
- between the feet and ankles;
- under the knees;
- between the knees and thighs;
- between the groin and thigh (the narrowest gap)
- Width and shape of hips
The girth of the hip or, in common parlance, the thigh is an important parameter for the beauty of the legs and depends directly on height:
- with a height of 161-166 centimeters, the ideal hip circumference is 53-55 cm;
- with a height of 166-170 centimeters - 55-57 cm;
- with a height of 171-175 centimeters - 57-58 cm.
Please note that we are talking about one hip measurement. And, by the way, 55 centimeters is not at all small, which once again indicates a change in the standard: beautiful legs and thin legs are two different things.
A set of exercises for a beautiful butt
Exercise No. 1 - “Classic squats”
It is generally accepted that the most effective exercises for the buttocks and thigh muscles are various variations of squats, or squats.
The most effective exercises for the buttocks and thigh muscles are various squats.
To get the maximum possible benefit from these exercises, you can increase the load using different types of weights - from barbells and dumbbells to ordinary plastic water bottles. In addition, you can vary the position of your legs and the angle of your feet: the wider and more horizontal you place your feet, the more noticeable the load on the inner thigh muscles becomes. As soon as you bring your feet closer and spread your toes to the sides, the gluteal muscles begin to work.
Classic squats for buttocks (step 1)
We squat, trying to keep our back straight. We do not try to sit too low; the maximum effect is achieved if the angle between the legs and knees is about 90 degrees.
Classic squats for buttocks (step 2)
Classic squats - execution technique
Single leg squats are incredibly effective for your glutes. We squat on one leg and try to keep the other in front of us. The exercise reminds everyone of the well-known “pistol”.
Single leg squats
100 squats will help you find perfect buttocks:
Exercise No. 2 - “Sumo squats”
Sumo or plie squats are great for working your buttocks, inner thighs, and legs.
Step 1 - stand straight, legs wide.
"Sumo Squats" (Step 1)
Step 2 - squat, trying to keep your legs at a right angle. Maintain the pose for 5-10 seconds.
"Sumo Squats" (Step 2)
Exercise for the buttocks “Sumo squats” technique
Watch the sumo squat technique in the video:
Exercise No. 3 - “Squats “with support on a chair”
Single-leg chair squats will make your thighs and glutes burn. We stand with one foot on the floor and place the other on a chair.
We stand on one leg, put the other one on a chair
We squat on our feet. We try to keep our back straight and maintain balance.
Squat on your leg
To make it more challenging, grab small dumbbells.
Chair squats with dumbbells
Squats for legs and buttocks with support on a chair (video).
Exercise No. 4 - Raising the pelvis and extending the leg
Another good way to work the gluteal muscle is to lie on your back and lift your pelvis. At the same time, one leg bends at the knee, the second straightens. After several (usually four or eight) repetitions, the legs change.
Raising the pelvis and extended leg
Foot health11
The most beautiful women's legs are healthy legs. They should be looked after from a young age: avoid excessively high heels, carefully choose shoes, exercise and walk, drink plenty of water. Spider veins and swollen veins will ruin the most beautiful legs, and such effects can only be removed with the help of laser or surgical intervention.
Foot binding in China13
The standards of female beauty are sometimes distinguished by their cruelty: voluminous, heavy wigs, corsets that prevent breathing and deform organs, but China has gone the furthest in this direction. The monstrous tradition of binding women's feet persisted in China until the 20th century. Having legs of normal size was a sign of deformity. A woman's leg, according to the inhabitants of the Middle Kingdom, should be tiny and no matter how this is achieved.
The lotus leg is a terrible phenomenon that has captured China for many eras. A woman should be petite, especially her legs. The size of a woman's foot should not differ from the size of a five-year-old girl's foot, the ideal is 7 centimeters in length. From early childhood, women's legs were bandaged, preventing them from growing. Every couple of weeks the shoes shrank a few millimeters.
A monstrous deformation of the legs occurred: the toes curled toward the heels, bled, and festered. It was an excellent environment for the development of microbes and infections. Tissue necrosis was perceived as a gift. If, as a result, the infection spread to the bones, the fingers fell off - this was a happy sign and made it possible to bandage the leg even tighter.
An interesting detail is that bare female feet were prohibited. Of course, the spectacle is not for the faint of heart. Even in erotic paintings, women were depicted wearing tiny shoes.
Bandaged feet are a terrible sexual fetish of the Chinese. As a result of the deformation of her legs, the woman became completely vulnerable and could not resist even a gust of wind. Male tyranny knew no bounds. Power tempts and wastes.
A terrible page in the history of China, millions of killed and maimed women. Today the situation has changed, but the legend is still fresh. Horrible beauty standards imposed by strong men to control already weak women. The phrase “beauty requires sacrifice” sounds scary.
Interesting facts about legs and feet14
How interesting and multifaceted the world is. Sometimes the familiar reveals itself to us from a completely unfamiliar side. Have you ever thought about your feet? What small area do the feet occupy and how much load can they withstand?
Just imagine a person walks 8 thousand steps every day. Over the course of a lifetime, a distance equal to three equators accumulates! Looking for the unusual in the familiar:
- In the morning our legs are smaller than in the evening. If you decide to buy new shoes, it is better to do this in the afternoon. By evening, leg volume increases to 8%.
- Standing in queues tires not only our mind, but also our body. When walking, the stability of the legs and body is much greater than when standing monotonously.
- Women are more susceptible to leg diseases. An indisputable fact, and the reason for this is uncomfortable shoes and heels.
- The oldest shoes were found in Armenia and date back to the Eneolithic period. Just imagine, 3600 -3500 BC, people wore shoes that were almost no different from the shoes of the inhabitants of Armenian villages.
- Walking is the best way to keep your legs and body healthy. Running puts a lot of stress on your joints, but walking distributes the weight evenly. Regular walks in the fresh air will help you stay fit and healthy.
- The bones located in the human feet make up a quarter of all the bones in our body.
- The big toes in primitive times performed the same functions as the big fingers. Today, medicine easily performs operations to replace the big toe with a similar toe, preserving its functionality as much as possible.
- Feet are the most ticklish! This sensitivity is due to the presence of almost 8 thousand nerves and an even larger number of nerve endings on the surface of the foot. Decreased sensation in the feet may be the onset of neuropathy.
- With diabetes, problems begin with the legs: circulation is disrupted and nerves are damaged, which leads to the formation of ulcers, and in especially severe cases this leads to amputation.
- The size of the feet increases with the size of the weight. Residents of the US and UK are becoming more obese every year. Genetic changes are not long in coming. The feet of subsequent generations become increasingly larger to withstand increasing loads.
- We saved the most erotic fact for last. Scientists have disproved the relationship between large male feet and penis size. So now a man with large feet is just a man with large feet.
How to properly care for your feet?15
Having become acquainted with the stages of development, standards and changing views on the beauty of women’s legs, all that remains to talk about is what a modern girl can do for their health. Not everyone loves it, and most importantly, they don’t know how to properly care for their feet.
Our feet are subject to enormous stress every day and deserve proper care:
- Apply moisturizing cream to your legs and feet daily using massaging movements;
- buy only comfortable shoes;
- avoid high heels;
- whenever possible, walk barefoot on grass and pebbles;
- Do a light pedicure yourself every week and remove dead skin cells;
- periodically give your knives professional or comprehensive care at a salon;
- Treat the fungus in a timely manner and only with medications recommended by your doctor.
Love and pamper your feet: pedicure, massage, baths with herbs and aromatic oils. Regular exercise and daily walking will help combat leg diseases that are inevitable with a sedentary lifestyle.
When it’s winter outside and you can’t walk barefoot on the grass, try massage slippers: spending 15-20 minutes a day in such shoes will restore sensitivity to your feet and help improve circulation.
Daily hygiene, cleansing, light massage, creams and physical exercises will turn your legs into a standard of beauty and give you a sea of admiring male glances!
Stretching leg muscles for boys and girls at home
In addition to everything, in order for the results of training to be better, it is also recommended to follow a diet and eat right and not eat anything fatty or sweet in large quantities so that the body does not gain extra calories. Therefore, during fitness classes, you should calculate your daily diet, how many calories you should eat per day in order to eat the norm and not gain excess weight! Proper nutrition will help you improve your metabolism, every day you will feel how your body is being cleansed, excess weight will be lost, fat in the abdominal area and leg muscles.
conclusion
By following proper nutrition for breakfast, lunch, dinner + not missing workouts, exercise 2-3 times every week, observing a sleep schedule of 10 hours a day, no less, you can completely change your figure beyond recognition and pump up your leg muscles, as well as lose weight and make yourself fitness lady girl fit and be a role model and what ideal body shapes you can have and be a motivator for everyone who wants a beautiful figure if they constantly train in the gym at home!
