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Leg exercises

Depending on the leg exercises you use, you will get very very varying results. The best leg exercises depend on what you want to achieve. For front of thighs perhaps dumbbell lunges, for back of thighs lying leg curls. In effect leg exercises have to be broken up carefully to fully work each area.

The Quadriceps

Work out your legs with our library of different exercises that you can use in conjunction with each other.

Barbell Squat

This advanced movement strongly stresses the whole of the thigh and hip complex

Dumbbell Step Ups

An intermediate exercise which strongly develops the quadricep muscles

Leg Extensions

A great exercise to develop the quadricep muscles just above the knee complex

Dumbbell Lunges

This advanced exercise aids coordination as well as the development of the thighs and bum

Build yourself a program

Exercises Sets Reps Rest

Beginner 3 2 15 - 20 1 minute

Intermediate 1, 3 3 8 - 15 2 minutes

Advanced 1, 2 or 4 3 6 - 12 90 seconds

The Hamstrings

Why not check out how to work out your Hamstrings by choosing a picture to view the video!

Lying Leg Curls

A great exercise to develop the hamstring complex of the thighs

Standing Leg Curls

This variation strongly stresses the hamstrings below the bottom

Leg Kickbacks

This low intensity exercise stresses the muscles of the hamstrings and bottom

Barbell Squats

This advanced movement strongly stresses the whole of the thigh and hip complex

Dumbbell Lunges

This advanced exercise aids coordination as well as the development of the thighs and bum

Build yourself a program

	Exercises	Sets	Reps	Rest
Beginner	1 or 2	2	12 - 20	1 minute
Intermediate	1, 4	3	8 - 12	90 seconds
Advanced	2, 3 or 5	4	6 - 8	2 minutes

The Calves

In order to get yourself sleek and muscular calf muscles, why not read on and discover how easy it is. Click a picture to view the video!