Skinny jean and tall-boot season is nearly upon us. For shapely legs that rock these styles right, working out your quads and inner thighs is a must. These three beginner-friendly moves will help build strong, toned legs and have you feeling confident when you hit the streets.

Step-Ups

Step-ups are a great exercise that work your thighs, glutes, and hips simultaneously. If the beginner version is too simple for you, be sure to try out the intermediate or advanced variation:

• Find a step (or bench) that you can place your foot squarely on that will bring your knee up to a 90-degree angle.
• Step up with the right foot, then the left, so that both feet are on the bench.
• To return to the starting position, first step down with your right foot, then the left. This is one rep.
• Perform 20 reps on each side.

Sumo Squats With Side-Arm Raises

Sumo squats are one of the first moves trainers recommend for strong and shapely legs because it works the glutes and inner thighs. If the side-arm raise is too much right now, forget the dumbbells and just work the legs:

• Stand with legs wide and toes pointed slightly outward. Hold a pair of dumbbells in your hands with arms at your side, palms facing down.
• While raising your arms to just below shoulder height, bend down until the knees are directly above the ankles.
• Straighten your legs and lower your arms simultaneously.
• Complete three sets of 15 reps.

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