Exercises: legs
The seated leg curl is suitable for beginners and advanced users; but because it requires equipment, the exercise is rarely done at home.
The leg extension targets the quadriceps. It is useful for sports that involve running, kicking or jumping.
The seated calf raise is suitable for all levels and can be done at home or in a gym. Good for sports such as sprinting, football, gymnastics and hockey.
The standing calf raise trains the muscles in the calf. It is a good exercise for beginners and advanced users.
The Romanian deadlift targets the glutes and hamstring, and mainly trains the gluteus maximus. Suitable for home and gym use.
The barbell lunge trains the quadriceps, glutes and adductors. The exercise is suitable for beginners and advanced users.
The barbell squat targets the front of the thighs, the adductors and the glutes. You can also do this exercise at home.
The dumbbell squat trains the quadriceps, adductors, glutes and to a lesser extent the hamstrings and lower back. The exercise is suitable for every level.