Fitness Workouts Workout Videos The Dance-Inspired Exercise to Tone Your Thighs By Shape Editors Shape Editors The Shape staff is made of up seasoned writers, editors, journalists, and artists who are experts in our field. Some of us even hold fitness or health certifications that allow us to add even more knowledge to the stories you read and the advice you're given. Whether we're digging into the latest workout trend to test its validity, speaking to dermatologists about a specific skin concern, or delivering tips about how to strengthen your mental wellbeing, we aim to do that with authority, trust, and approachability. Shape's editorial guidelines Published on May 30, 2013 Share Tweet Pin Email There's a reason dancers have amazing legs, so why not take a page from a ballerina's routine? Personal trainer Jessica Smith shows you this dance-inspired move, the Plié Squat with a Leg Sweep, that will trim your thighs and strengthen your lower body without a gym machine. RELATED: Shape up your hamstrings with these plyometric exercises from SHAPE fitness editor-at-large Jay Cardiello. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit