Of all the exercises out there, I think leg exercises are the most important. Why? It is because your legs are the power of your body. They are the ones that carry your whole body.
Think about what happens when your legs get tired. You can’t walk or run that fast. You can’t turn that fast. You can’t even move your upper body that fast. All the power in your body comes from your legs. It doesn’t matter if you are standing up, lifting something off the ground, pushing something, or pulling something. All your power comes from your legs.
If you really want to see improvements in your current training program, I suggest you focus more on your legs. To get started, here are 5 unorthodox leg exercises that will get you in shape in no time.
- 1) Hindu squats – These have been around for centuries, since the time of the old Indian fighters. It was heard that the big “Gama” could do 9,000 of them, and weighed over 250 pounds of pure muscle. They are similar to bodyweight squats, but better in my opinion. Try doing just 50 and see how your legs feel.
- 2) Vertical jumps – Remember when you were a kid when you used to be able to run and jump like there was no tomorrow? Well, don’t you wish you could do that again? If you want a little more “jump in your stride”, this is the exercise to do it. Just 10-15 reps of these and your legs will ask for more air.
- 3) 1 Leg Squats – This exercise will require a combination of strength, flexibility, and balance. However, if done correctly, they can strengthen your legs like no other exercise. I have seen tremendous increases in leg strength when performing them.
- 4) Hill racing – This is another one of my favorite leg exercises that will also give you lungs of steel and extreme mental toughness. If you’re not fit enough to run real hills, consider sprinting on your steps, bleachers at a local track, or even sprinting on a stationary bike. Keep it short and sweet.
- 5) Push the car – If you live in a city, this could be difficult to do. However, if you know remote areas near your home, this is an awesome exercise. If you don’t have the leg strength to push it, don’t worry, it will count as an isometric exercise. When you can finally push it, it will feel amazing.
If you strictly used those 5-leg exercises and nothing else, you could develop tremendous strength, power, and endurance in your legs. They’re fun, can be done almost anywhere (besides # 5), and don’t take up a lot of your time. If you see looks while doing them, don’t worry, that just means you’re doing something right. Over 65% of Americans are overweight, so obviously “traditional” methods don’t work.
Are you ready to lose weight and gain incredibly strong legs by doing these 5 leg exercises?