7 Powerful Lower Body Exercises You Need to Level Up Leg Day


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If leg day feels overwhelming or complicated, this one’s for you. This quick, effective lower-body workout is designed to strengthen your glutes, quads, hamstrings, and hips in about 20 minutes.

It focuses on the essentials: big, compound moves that actually build strength. No long lists of exercises, just a few smart moves that hit every major muscle group and help you feel stronger and more stable in everyday life.

Following MetCon 100? Your #WOD is this 30-Minute Dumbbell Squat Workout!

⭐You can also find this 20-Minute Leg Day Workout on YouTube here!


Need Some Knee-Friendly Exercises?

If lunges and squats don't feel good for you, here are 5 alternative exercises you can do instead! These will allow you to strengthen the same muscles, while putting less stress on your knees. I'd also recommend these knee strengthening exercises!

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