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Legs

Legs Exercises

Build lower body strength with leg exercises.

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Seated Calf Stretch

Sit up straight on an exercise mat.

Calves
Hamstrings
Lower Back
Beginner

Seated Floor Hamstring Stretch

Sit on a mat with your right leg extended in front of you and your left leg bent with your foot against your right inner thigh.

Hamstrings
Calves
Beginner

Seated Glute

In a seated position with your knees bent, cross one ankle over the opposite knee. Your partner will stand behind you. Now, lean forward as your partner braces your shoulders with their hands. This will be your starting position.

Glutes
Adductors
Advanced

Seated Hamstring

In a seated position with your legs extended, have your partner stand behind you. Now, lean forward as your partner braces your shoulders with their hands. This will be your starting position.

Hamstrings
Calves
Advanced

Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch

Loop a belt, rope, or band around one foot. Sit down with both legs extended . This will be your starting position.

Hamstrings
Calves
Intermediate

Seated Leg Curl

Adjust the machine lever to fit your height and sit on the machine with your back against the back support pad.

Hamstrings
Beginner

Side Hop-Sprint

Stand to the side of a cone or hurdle.

Quadriceps
Abductors
Adductors
Beginner

Side Leg Raises

Stand next to a chair, which you may hold onto as a support. Stand on one leg. This will be your starting position.

Adductors
Beginner

Side Lying Groin Stretch

Start off by lying on your right side and bend your right knee in front of you to stabilize the torso.

Adductors
Hamstrings
Beginner

Side Standing Long Jump

Begin standing with your feet hip width apart in an athletic stance. Your head and chest should be up, knees and hips slightly bent. This will be your starting position.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Beginner

Side to Side Box Shuffle

Stand to one side of the box with your left foot resting on the middle of it.

Quadriceps
Abductors
Adductors
Beginner

Single-Cone Sprint Drill

This drill teaches quick foot action. You need a single cone. Begin standing next to the cone with one arm back and one arm forward.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Beginner

Single Leg Butt Kick

Begin by standing on one leg, with the bent knee raised. This will be your start position.

Quadriceps
Calves
Hamstrings
Beginner

Single Leg Glute Bridge

Lay on the floor with your feet flat and knees bent.

Glutes
Hamstrings
Beginner

Single-Leg High Box Squat

Position a box in a rack. Secure a band or rope in place above the box.

Quadriceps
Glutes
Hamstrings
Beginner

Single-Leg Hop Progression

Arrange a line of cones in front of you. Assume a relaxed standing position, balanced on one leg. Raise the knee of your opposite leg. This will be your starting position.

Quadriceps
Abductors
Adductors
Beginner

Single-Leg Lateral Hop

Stand to the side of a cone or hurdle. To get into the start position, stand on one leg with your knee slightly bent.

Quadriceps
Abductors
Adductors
Beginner

Single-Leg Leg Extension

Seat yourself in the machine and adjust it so that you are positioned properly. The pad should be against the lower part of the shin but not in contact with the ankle. Adjust the seat so that the pivot point is in line with your knee. Select a weight appropriate for your abilities.

Quadriceps
Beginner

Single Leg Push-off

Stand on the ground with one foot resting on the box, heel close to the edge.

Quadriceps
Calves
Hamstrings
Beginner

Single-Leg Stride Jump

Stand to the side of a box with your inside foot on top of it, close to the edge.

Quadriceps
Abductors
Adductors
Beginner

Sit Squats

Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. This will be your starting position.

Quadriceps
Abductors
Glutes
Beginner

Skating

Roller skating is a fun activity which can be effective in improving cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular endurance. It requires relatively good balance and coordination. It is necessary to learn the basics of skating including turning and stopping and to wear protective gear to avoid possible injury.

Quadriceps
Abductors
Adductors
Intermediate

Sled Drag - Harness

To begin, load the sled with the desired weight and attach the pulling strap. You can pull with handles, use a harness, or attach the pulling strap to a weight belt.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Beginner

Sledgehammer Swings

You will need a tire and a sledgehammer for this exercise. Stand in front of the tire about two feet away from it with a staggered stance. Grip the sledgehammer.

Core
Calves
Forearms
Beginner

Sled Overhead Backward Walk

Attach dual handles to a sled connected by a rope or chain. Load the sled to a light weight.

Shoulders
Calves
Middle Back
Beginner

Sled Push

Load your pushing sled with the desired weight.

Quadriceps
Calves
Chest
Beginner

Smith Machine Calf Raise

Place a block or weight plate below the bar on the Smith machine. Set the bar to a position that best matches your height. Once the correct height is chosen and the bar is loaded, step onto the plates with the balls of your feet and place the bar on the back of your shoulders.

Calves
Beginner

Smith Machine Hang Power Clean

Position the bar at knee height and load it to an appropriate weight.

Hamstrings
Glutes
Lower Back
Intermediate

Smith Machine Leg Press

Position a Smith machine bar a couple feet off of the ground. Ensure that it is resting on the safeties. After loading the bar to an appropriate weight, lie underneath the bar. Place the middle of your feet on the bar, tucking your knees to your chest. This will be your starting position.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Intermediate

Smith Machine Pistol Squat

To begin, first set the bar to a position that best matches your height. Step under it and position the bar across the back of your shoulders.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Intermediate