ActiveWorkoutsStronger legs in just six minutes with this five-move bodyweight workoutIdeal for doing at home or the gymWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
ActiveWorkoutsStronger legs in just six minutes with this five-move bodyweight workoutIdeal for doing at home or the gymWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Ideal for doing at home or the gym
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Shutterstock)
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Strengthening your lower body should have a firm place in your training routine as, not only will it make everyday movements easier, but it’ll promote better balance and improve your mobility. You don’t necessarily need weights either and can just use your bodyweight, like this six minute workout does — perfect for doing at home or the gym. However, if you find it too easy and want to challenge yourself further, grab apair of dumbbellsor asingle kettlebell.
Lower body exercises don’t just target your legs though, they actually work your core too. Exercises, like squats, lunges, Romanian deadlifts, conventional deadlifts, are just a few exercises that engage your core muscles to keep you stable and balanced whilst performing the movement. The stronger your core, the better your stability and balance will be. Plus, it can help reduce the likelihood of injury.
If you’re doing this workout at home you’re going to require a chair for a couple of the exercises to assist with your balance. If you’re at the the gym, then a box orweight benchwill do. You’ve got five exercises to get through and you’ll do each one for 30 seconds, then have a 30 seconds rest. It’s a six minute workout, so no repeats, but if you want to challenge yourself and see better results long term, we suggest doing it three times (18 minutes isn’t long is it?). Here’s your exercises:
Too easy? Like we said earlier, add some weight into the equation. You don’t need to own any either, stuffing some books into a backpack and wearing it will do the job! Here’s anotherbodyweight workout for your legsto try next, this time it’s only four exercises though. For those who need something that’s more challenging, try thisfour-move dumbbell workoutinstead.
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