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Upper 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.

Bodyweight Squat
Target Body Part: Abs,Butt/Hips,Legs - Calves and Shins,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Partner Assisted Bodyweight Squats
Target Body Part: Abs,Butt/Hips,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Supine Hip Flexor Stretch
Target Body Part: Butt/Hips,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Childs Pose
Target Body Part: Abs,Back,Butt/Hips,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Kneeling TA Stretch
Target Body Part: Butt/Hips,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Leg Crossover Stretch

Target Body Part: Butt/Hips,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Supine 90-90 Hip Rotator Stretch
Target Body Part: Butt/Hips,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Warrior I
Target Body Part: Butt/Hips,Full Body/Integrated,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Squat Jumps
Target Body Part: Butt/Hips,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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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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Kneeling Hip-flexor Stretch

Target Body Part: Butt/Hips,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Modified Hurdler's Stretch
Target Body Part: Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Seated Butterfly Stretch

Target Body Part: Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Seated Side-Straddle Stretch

Target Body Part: Abs,Back,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Seated Straddle Stretch

Target Body Part: Back,Legs - Thighs
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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Side Lying Hip Adduction
Target Body Part: Butt/Hips,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Side Lying Quadriceps Stretch

Target Body Part: Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Squat Jump
Target Body Part: Butt/Hips,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Standing Lunge Stretch
Target Body Part: Butt/Hips,Legs - Thighs
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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Thomas Stretch
Target Body Part: Butt/Hips,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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