Best Leg Exercises at the Gym
Leg day builds the biggest muscles in your body and supports strength everywhere else. These leg exercises and workouts cover squats, lunges, leg press and isolation work for quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves.
Squat
Bodyweight (or add load)
Barbell Lunge
Barbell
Dumbbell Goblet Squat
Dumbbell
Close Feet Leg Press
Machine
Lever Leg Extension
Machine
Lever Lying Leg Curl
Machine
Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise
Dumbbells
Dumbbell Lunge
Dumbbells
Sled Hack Squat
Machine
Lever Horizontal Leg Press
Machine
Lever Seated Leg Curl
Machine
Band Hip Abduction
Resistance band
Donkey Calf Raise
Bodyweight (or add load)
Band Leg Curl
Resistance band
Lever Standing Calf Raise
Machine
Frequently asked questions
How often should I train legs?
Once or twice a week is enough for most goals, giving the large leg muscles time to recover between sessions.
Do I need machines for a good leg workout?
No — squats, lunges and calf raises can all be done with just dumbbells or bodyweight, though machines like the leg press add useful variety.
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