So you spend hours in the gym and your upper body is showing results, but you still have Wednesday legs (When's-dey-gonna break?) and your carves are still non-existent? If you are worried about ending up looking like Johnny Bravo on steroids, read on.

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The shape and size of your legs is determined by your genes, but there are still ways of making the best of what you've got.

Step 1.
If skinny legs are the bain of your life, it's time to zone in on the problem and do something about it by including eight simple, but highly effective exercises to your gym session.

Step 2.
Surf Health24's Fitness Zone where you'll find excellent programmes like Body-Under-Construction, compiled by professionals for beginner, intermediate and advanced physical training.

Step 3.
Get sporty. Running, cycling and swimming are all great leg exercises and by taking up a sport you are not only improving your general health and well being, but you are also working on your legs without even realising it. You will also be more motivated to do a sport that to hit the gym and push weights.

Step 4.
Shinsplints preventing you from getting the legs you want? Get over it by following our expert's advice.

Step 5.
Stop boozing. Read an interesting study on why alcohol can harm your legs and their muscle development.

Step 6.
Any questions? Just ask. Post a question to our FitnessDoc or our Body Building Coach on their forums.
 

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