Lower Body Exercises

This high-intensity plyometric exercise builds strength, balance and endurance.

The weighted step up targets the posterior chain and builds leg strength and power.

The wall sit exercise is a quad burner. This exercise is generally used for building isometric strength and endurance in the quadriceps as part of a ski conditioning training program.

The American Council on Exercise and exercise scientists at the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, recently studied the most effective way to work the gluteus (butt) muscles. Here are the results.

While many well respected fitness experts argue the benefits and effectiveness of plyometric exercise, there are others who strongly deny these benefits and argue that plyometric exercises are extremely unsafe and the risk of injury far outweighs any potential benefits

A detailed description of the full squat lift by Danny M. O’Dell, M.A. CSCS*D

If you sit much of the day you may have weak glutes, tight hamstrings and tight hip flexors. Use this glute activation program to get your backside firing properly during before and during exercise.

The Reverse Plank exercise helps strengthen the glutes, hamstrings and core.

The single leg bridge exercise helps strengthen the glutes, hamstrings and core.

The bridge exercise helps strengthen the glutes, hamstrings and core.

Weak hips may lead to many common lower-leg injuries, especially in runners. This simple exercise can strengthen the hips and reduce knee pain and injury in runners.

Lateral plyometric jumps can help build power, strength and balance for sports with side-to-side movements.