How to Make Your Legs Stronger

Considering your legs get you from Point A to Point B (and C and D and E, if you're busy like most of us!), it's important to keep them strong and ready for walking. The following are some great stretch and exercise techniques for your legs.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Step forward with your right leg into a lunge position (left knee should be 1 inch from the floor and right thigh should be parallel to the floor).
2. Next, lift left knee up to chest level. Extend leg, pointing toes into a front kick. Return to lunge position. Do two sets of 15 reps with each leg.
3. Standing with feet shoulder-width apart, lift your right leg in front of you as high as feel comfortable.
4. Next, lower yourself down as far as you can. Return to start. So two sets of 15 reps with each leg.
5. Standing on a 2-inch lift (like a telephone book) with your heels hanging off, cross your right foot behind your left ankle.
6. Raise yourself up onto the ball of your left foot as high as you can. Hold for one count, then lower back to start. Do two sets of 15 reps with each leg.