
There are countless workout classes dedicated to leg strengthening, but you don’t need to take a class to get a full lower body workout. Below are 3 leg exercises you can sprinkle into your current workout regime or take advantage of while on the go. Combine these exercises for a full lower body workout including quads, hamstrings, inner and outer thighs, calves and glutes.
Curtsy Squats
Targets inner and outer thighs, glutes, quads
1. Start in standing position with feet shoulder width apart
2. Cross your right leg behind your body while squatting on the left leg
3. Cross your left leg behind your body while squatting on the right leg
4. Repeat 10-15 times, for 3 sets
Calf Raises
Targets calves, quads, glutes
1. Start in standing position, hands on your hips
2. Pull your right knee up so that you are balancing on your left leg
3. Raise your left heel off of the ground, engaging your left calf muscle
4. Repeat 10 times on each leg, for 2 sets
Bridge
Targets hamstrings, glutes, quads
1. Lay on your back, knees bent