Looking to seriouslychallenge your lower bodywithout leaving the comfort of your living room?
Youve come to the right place.
First, though, why does leg strength matter?
Katie Thompson
And the stronger those legs muscles are, the better job youll do.
Bodyweight leg exercises are also valuable for learning proper form before you add weights to certain moves.
We shouldnt be using weights until weve masteredbasic lunge, hinge, andsquatmovements without weights, Sims says.
Another bonus of bodyweight moves?
How can I work my legs without weights or machines?
One easy way to make legs exercises with no equipment feel challenging?
Our muscles can only really grow and strengthen if theyre overloaded, Fagin says.
And often that overload comes from adding weight.
That said, bodyweight exercisesaregood for boosting strength endurance and muscle endurance, Fagin says.
Whats the hardest leg muscle to work?
But in general people sometimes struggle to work their smaller muscles.
And one smaller but super important lower-body muscle is the gluteus medius.
Thats why its really important to not neglect your glutes and your glute med in general, Fagin says.
You could also get the job done with a quick yet effective glutes finisher, likethis one.
How can I do leg day at home?
Engaging your core and arm muscles can give your leg muscles a breakandmake your workout more efficient.
As for how long your workout should last?
Aim for 20 to 30 minutes.
Theres a ton you’ve got the option to do in 20 to 30 minutes, Fagin says.
Of course, you could extend this time as you get stronger and progress.
In general you should wait at least 48 hours before working the same muscle group in a subsequent workout.
(It can also be helpful to do someleg stretchesduring an active recovery day to improve mobility.)
