Lower Leg Exercises

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Lower Leg Exercises

Add some variety to your fitness routine with these upper and lower leg exercises from The American Council on Exercise. We have a large selection of leg exercises that will will help you strengthen and build muscle throughout your legs including your hamstrings, thighs, shin and calf muscles. Start taking advantage of this free information today! If you are looking for full workout routines that incorporate these leg exercises, check out our Workouts section.

Stability Ball Knee Tucks
Target Body Part: Abs,Legs - Calves and Shins
Equipment Needed: Stability Ball
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Ankle Flexion

Target Body Part: Legs - Calves and Shins
Equipment Needed: Resistance Bands/Cables
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Bodyweight Squat
Target Body Part: Abs,Butt/Hips,Legs - Calves and Shins,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Downward-facing Dog
Target Body Part: Arms,Back,Butt/Hips,Full Body/Integrated,Legs - Calves and Shins,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Agility Ladder: Lateral Shuffle
Target Body Part: Butt/Hips,Full Body/Integrated,Legs - Calves and Shins,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: Ladder
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Alternate Leg Push-off

Target Body Part: Butt/Hips,Legs - Calves and Shins,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: Raised Platform/Box
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Box Jumps
Target Body Part: Butt/Hips,Legs - Calves and Shins,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: Raised Platform/Box
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Jump and Reach
Target Body Part: Butt/Hips,Legs - Calves and Shins,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Lateral Cone Jumps
Target Body Part: Butt/Hips,Legs - Calves and Shins,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: Cones
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Single Leg Push-off
Target Body Part: Butt/Hips,Legs - Calves and Shins,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: Raised Platform/Box
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Single Leg Squat
Target Body Part: Butt/Hips,Legs - Calves and Shins,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Standing Ankle Mobilization
Target Body Part: Legs - Calves and Shins
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Standing Dorsi-Flexion (Calf Stretch)
Target Body Part: Legs - Calves and Shins
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Step Stretch
Target Body Part: Legs - Calves and Shins
Equipment Needed: Raised Platform/Box
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TRX ® Assisted Side Lunge with Arm Raise
Target Body Part: Back,Butt/Hips,Full Body/Integrated,Legs - Calves and Shins,Shoulders
Equipment Needed: TRX
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Barbell Calf Raises
Target Body Part: Legs - Calves and Shins
Equipment Needed: Barbell
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Barbell Jammers
Target Body Part: Abs,Butt/Hips,Full Body/Integrated,Legs - Calves and Shins,Legs - Thighs,Shoulders
Equipment Needed: Barbell
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Barbell Push Press
Target Body Part: Arms,Back,Butt/Hips,Full Body/Integrated,Legs - Calves and Shins,Legs - Thighs,Shoulders
Equipment Needed: Barbell
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Cycled Split-Squat Jump
Target Body Part: Butt/Hips,Legs - Calves and Shins,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Forward Hurdle Run
Target Body Part: Butt/Hips,Legs - Calves and Shins
Equipment Needed: Hurdles
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Forward Linear Jumps
Target Body Part: Butt/Hips,Full Body/Integrated,Legs - Calves and Shins,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Lateral Hurdle Run
Target Body Part: Full Body/Integrated,Legs - Calves and Shins,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: Hurdles
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Lateral Zig Zags
Target Body Part: Legs - Calves and Shins,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: Cones
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Seated Calf Stretch
Target Body Part: Legs - Calves and Shins
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Seated Toe Touches

Target Body Part: Legs - Calves and Shins,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Standing Calf Raises - Wall
Target Body Part: Legs - Calves and Shins
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Supine Hamstrings Stretch
Target Body Part: Legs - Calves and Shins,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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