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Building lower body strength is essential for better mobility, balance, posture, and overall fitness. Strong legs and glutes not only enhance athletic performance but also support everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs, and lifting safely. Here are six effective exercises to help you strengthen your lower body. (Source: Photo by unsplash)
Calf Raises: Targets the calves, improves ankle stability, and enhances overall movement power and balance. (Source: Photo by unsplash)
Glute Bridges: Great for activating and strengthening the glutes, reducing lower back strain, and improving hip stability. (Source: Photo by unsplash)
Lunges: Work each leg individually, strengthening glutes, hamstrings, and improving balance and hip mobility. (Source: Photo by unsplash)
Romanian Deadlifts: Strengthens hamstrings, glutes, and lower back, improving posture and overall lower body strength. (Source: Photo by unsplash)
Squats: A foundational lower-body move that targets the quads, glutes, and hamstrings while improving overall leg power and stability. (Source: Photo by unsplash)
Step ups: Mimics everyday movement while building quad and glute strength; also boosts cardiovascular endurance. (Source: Photo by unsplash)
