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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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Single Leg Push-off
Target Body Part: Butt/Hips,Legs - Calves and Shins,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: Raised Platform/Box
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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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Hip Hinge
Target Body Part: Butt/Hips,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: Barbell
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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 Shuffles
Target Body Part: Butt/Hips,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: Cones
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Modified Hurdler's Stretch
Target Body Part: Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Prone (Lying) Hamstrings Curl
Target Body Part: Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: Resistance Bands/Cables
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Seated Leg Press
Target Body Part: Butt/Hips,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: Weight Machines / Selectorized
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Seated Toe Touches

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