In the video below, I share my top 4
bodyweight leg strength exercises with the variations that will help you get started on them right away.
Not exact matches
Focus on single -
legged movements,
bodyweight exercises, and developing foundational
strength and mobility.
Not only does this require serious
leg strength (the kind of
strength you would need if you squatted with a barbell that's about as heavy as your own
bodyweight), but the balancing part adds even more difficulty.
Because
strength and muscle building requires you to keep the repetition range between 6 - 10 reps but must still be demanding enough to stimulate muscle growth many people find it difficult to design a good program of
bodyweight leg exercises for the job.
The
legs consist of the largest, most powerful muscles in the body and you can only develop overall
bodyweight strength if you have the strong foundation that
leg exercises provide.
These more resistance when you are doing
strength training, think arm or
leg curls or extensions, or allow you to use more of your
bodyweight to add to your workouts.
There are several good
bodyweight leg exercises that are perfect for the job but remember that to build explosive power you need to choose exercises that are demanding and allow you to move your
legs with speed as
strength x speed = power
Finding the right
bodyweight leg exercises might not seem like the easiest thing to do at first glance, particularly if you want to build
strength and muscle rather than endurance or explosive power.
Eventually, as the client loses weight and gains
strength, we progress to
bodyweight squats, and then through a variety of single -
leg exercises.
A well developed level of flexibility will also enhance the development of speed,
strength and coordination which is the foundation of all sports and is also essential for anybody who wants to master hardcore
bodyweight exercises such as planche press ups and full hanging
leg raises.