Certain exercises, including squats and deadlifts, may help strengthen and tone your legs. Increasing sets and reps may help.
Strong legs do more than look good. Even the simplest daily movements like walking require leg strength. This means that incorporating leg workouts into your routine is integral to your health.
But you may wonder where to begin.
Whether you’re working out at home pandemic-style or back at the gym sweating it out, creating an effective leg workout doesn’t have to be complicated.
Without further ado, let’s dive in
Movement patterns in a good leg workout
When it comes to designing an effective leg workout, simpler is better. The basic lower body movements — squats, hip hinges (deadlifts), and lunges — should comprise the majority of your programming.
These movements inherently focus on the major muscle groups of the legs: the glutes, quads, hamstrings, and calves.
Once you master these movements, there are plenty of variations and ways to progress that will keep you challenged.
When designing your leg workout, here’s an easy way to break it down: Start with a squat movement, then move to a hip-hinge movement, then add in your single-leg movements.
