7 Exercises To Strengthen Your Legs

Producer: Shreeja Bhattacharya

Squats strengthens quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes while improving overall lower body stability.

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Lunges target leg muscles, enhance balance, and build strength in the thighs and buttocks.

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Deadlifts engage hamstrings, glutes, and lower back for comprehensive leg and core strengthening.

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Leg Press is a machine-based exercise to isolate and strengthen quadriceps, hamstrings, and calf muscles.

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Calf Raises strengthen calf muscles with simple raises using body weight or weights for added resistance.

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Cycling engages core and oblique muscles while working the legs in a dynamic manner.

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Skipping enhances explosive power and leg strength by jumping repeatedly.

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