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Legs exercises

Explore 1,315 legs exercises with clear instructions, muscles worked and practical coaching guidance.

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180° Box Jump

Advanced rotational box jump developing lower-body power and controlled landing mechanics.

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180° Hops

Two-foot rotational hops developing power, coordination, and controlled landings.

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90 Degree Jump Squat Twist

Rotational squat jump developing lower-body power, coordination, and landing control.

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90/90 Back Leg External Rotation

Active 90/90 hip-rotation drill building controlled external-rotation range in the rear hip.

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90/90 External Hip Rotation Stretch

Controlled flexibility drill to improve comfortable range of motion.

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90/90 Hip External Rotation Hover Extension

Advanced 90/90 hip-control drill combining active external rotation with a rear-leg knee extension.

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90/90 Hip Switch

Hip rotation mobility drill from the 90/90 position.

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90/90 Internal Hip Rotation Stretch

Controlled flexibility drill to improve comfortable range of motion.

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A-Skip

Running-mechanics drill developing upright posture, front-side knee drive, and elastic foot contact.

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Active Pigeon Hold

Active hip-rotation hold that combines the pigeon position with controlled muscular tension.

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Adductor Rockback

Dynamic inner-thigh mobility drill using a quadruped side-leg position and controlled hip rockback.

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Alien Squat Jump

Coordinated plyometric jump from a wide half-squat with both legs extending outward in the air.

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All-Fours Quadriceps Stretch

Quadruped static stretch for the front thigh using a same-side hand-to-foot hold.

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Alternating Barbell Front-Rack Step-Up

Alternating loaded step-up performed with a barbell in the front-rack position to train unilateral leg strength and balance.

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Alternating Bodyweight Deficit Forward Lunge

Forward lunge from a low platform using additional range of motion and controlled return to the elevated stance.

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Alternating Cross-Body V-Up

Demanding cross-body V-up combining trunk flexion, rotation, and a straight-leg reach.

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Alternating Diagonal Bounds

Alternating single-leg bounds travelling diagonally forward while each landing is stabilized before the next takeoff.

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Alternating Dumbbell Chest Press on Stability Ball

Advanced alternating chest press performed from a bridged upper-back support on a stability ball, adding anti-rotation and balance demand.

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Alternating Dumbbell Deficit Curtsy Lunge

Loaded curtsy lunge from a low platform, alternating diagonal steps to use additional range while controlling the standing knee and pelvis.

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Alternating Dumbbell Forward Lunge

Loaded forward lunge alternating legs while dumbbells remain controlled at the sides.

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Alternating Dumbbell Front-Foot-Elevated Reverse Lunge

Loaded reverse lunge with the front foot on a low platform to increase controlled range of motion, performed on both sides.

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Alternating Dumbbell Split Jump

Loaded alternating split jump using light dumbbells to train lower-body power while preserving controlled landings.

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Alternating Heel-Touch Side-Kick Squat

Coordinated bodyweight squat that combines a heel reach, a controlled side-leg extension, and alternating balance.

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Alternating High-Knee Hop

Alternating single-leg plyometric hop with a coordinated opposite-knee drive and controlled landing.

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Alternating Kettlebell Goblet Forward Lunge

Alternating forward lunge holding a kettlebell at the chest in the goblet position for leg strength and trunk control.

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Alternating Kettlebell Hang Clean

Single-kettlebell hang clean alternating hands at the controlled bottom position to train hip power, rack timing, and coordination on both sides.

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Alternating Kettlebell Reverse Lunge with Rotation

Loaded multi-planar lunge combining a reverse step with controlled upper-trunk rotation toward the front leg.

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Alternating Medicine Ball Reverse Lunge

Alternating reverse lunge holding a medicine ball at the chest for unilateral leg strength and trunk control.

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Alternating Plank Reach

High-plank anti-rotation drill alternating forward arm reaches while the ribs, pelvis, and support shoulder remain stable.

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Alternating Safety Bar Reverse Lunge

Alternating loaded reverse lunge using a safety squat bar for unilateral leg strength and front-foot control.

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Alternating Sandbag Front-Rack Forward Lunge

Alternating forward lunge with a sandbag centered against the upper chest in a front-rack hold.

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Alternating Split-Leg Crunch

Alternating crunch with one knee drawing in as the opposite leg extends under abdominal control.

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Alternating Standing Knee Extension

Low-load quadriceps activation drill extending one raised knee at a time while standing with controlled balance.

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Alternating Straight-Leg Raise

Supine core-control drill that alternates one straight-leg raise while the trunk and pelvis remain stable.

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Alternating Straight-Leg Raise on BOSU

BOSU-supported core-stability drill alternating long-lever leg raises while the pelvis remains centered on the dome.

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Alternating Tuck Sit

Supported tuck hold alternating one leg into a low straight-leg extension while the hips stay lifted and shoulders remain stable.

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Alternating Two-Point Plank

Challenging plank-control drill lifting one hand and the opposite foot while resisting trunk rotation.

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Alternating-Hand Kettlebell Swing

Explosive hip-hinge drill developing posterior-chain power and timing.

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American Dumbbell Swing

Technical two-hand dumbbell swing using hip power to guide the load into a controlled overhead finish.

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Ankle Circles

Gentle ankle range-of-motion drill circling the foot in both directions without forcing maximal active range.

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Ankle Controlled Articular Rotation (CAR)

Slow maximal active ankle circle performed with the shin fixed to train control through dorsiflexion, inversion, plantar flexion, and eversion.

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Ankle Dorsiflexion Pulse

Small controlled knee-over-toe pulses near the end of available ankle dorsiflexion while the heel and arch remain planted.

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Ankle Dorsiflexion Rock

Controlled knee-over-toe rock moving through the available ankle-dorsiflexion range while the heel and foot arch remain planted.

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Ankle Inversion and Eversion

Active ankle range-of-motion drill alternating inward and outward movement of the sole while the shin remains still.

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Approach Box Jump

Advanced box jump using a repeatable multi-step approach before a two-foot takeoff and controlled two-foot landing.

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Arrested Superman

Posterior-chain drill strengthening the back side with controlled extension.

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Assisted Cossack Squat

Supported side-to-side Cossack squat combining unilateral leg strength with controlled hip and ankle range.

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Assisted Front Split Stretch

Supported front-split stretch using blocks and padding to control range at the front hamstring and rear hip flexor.

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Assisted Hip Airplane

Supported single-leg hip-airplane drill rotating the pelvis open and closed over a stable standing leg.

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Assisted Pistol Squat Mobilization

Supported single-leg squat drill developing controlled ankle, knee, and hip range for a future pistol squat.

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Atlas Stone Platform Load

Advanced strongman lift moving an Atlas stone from the floor through the lap and onto a stable raised platform.

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Atlas Stone to Shoulder

Advanced odd-object lift taking an Atlas stone from the floor through the lap and onto one shoulder with coordinated leg, hip, trunk, and upper-body drive.

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Axle Bar Continental Clean

Advanced strongman clean using a controlled torso contact point to regrip a thick axle before moving it into the front rack.

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Axle Bar Front Squat

Front squat with a thick axle challenging leg strength, trunk bracing, and control of a less forgiving front-rack position.

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Axle Bar Hip Thrust

Bench-supported hip thrust using a securely padded axle to train glute-dominant hip extension with a braced pelvis and trunk.

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Axle Bar Power Clean

Advanced power clean with a thick non-rotating axle, requiring a close pull, fast turnover, and stable partial-squat front-rack catch.

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Axle Bar Snatch Grip Romanian Deadlift

Wide-grip Romanian deadlift with a thick axle, increasing upper-back, grip, shoulder-position, and posterior-chain demand during a controlled hip hinge.

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Axle Continental Clean and Push Press

Advanced strongman floor-to-overhead lift combining a continental axle clean with a controlled dip-and-drive push press.

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Axle Deadlift

Conventional deadlift performed with a thick non-rotating axle, increasing grip demand while the hips and knees extend against a braced trunk.

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Back Extensions

Back extension emphasizing the glutes, hamstrings, and spinal erectors through a hip hinge.

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Backpedal Run

Backward-running footwork drill using short, quick steps and controlled deceleration.

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Backward Reach Run

Coached backward-running warm-up drill combining heel recovery with an active rearward leg reach.

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Backward Sled Drag

Quad-dominant backward sled drag for controlled lower-body strength and conditioning.

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Backward Walk

Controlled backward walking drill for foot placement, balance, and lower-body movement preparation.

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Balance Board

Skill-based stability drill challenging balance, body line, and control.

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Ball Groin Squeeze

Adductor-focused drill using a squeeze or inward leg action.

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Bam Bams (Prone Bench Leg Arc)

Prone supported leg arc combining hip extension and adduction with controlled glute emphasis.

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Band 4 Way Ankle

Four-direction resisted ankle drill covering plantar flexion, dorsiflexion, inversion, and eversion.

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Band Anchored Reverse Crunch

Abdominal flexion drill emphasizing controlled reps and steady pelvis position.

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Band Anti-Rotation Split Squat

Anti-rotation core drill resisting pull while maintaining square posture.

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Band Back Extension

Back-extension-bench hip hinge with progressive band resistance for the spinal erectors, glutes, and hamstrings.

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Band Bicycle Crunch

Alternating bicycle crunch with a band around the feet, combining trunk flexion and rotation against resisted leg extension.

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