Here are 7 of the best gym exercises to build muscular legs:
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Squats Squats are one of the fundamental exercises for building muscular legs. They target every big muscle in the region such as hamstrings, glutes, and core.
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Deadlift A compund movement exercise that engages the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back. They are excellent for building overall lower body strength.
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Leg press Great for developing quads, hamstrings, and glutes. Ideal for muscle hypertrophy as well with the option of adding different weights.
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Lunges Lunges primarily target the quads, hamstrings, and glutes by promoting balance, coordination, and strength.
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Calf raises If you want great legs, you need stellar calves as well. Do not overlook them and perform multiple sets using just body weight or dumbbells.
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Step-ups Excellent for developing strength in the quads, glutes, and hamstrings while also working on balance.
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Leg extensions An isolation exercise focusing on the quadriceps. Since it's less compound, higher reps (15-20) are recommended