When it comes to strength training, many people focus on upper-body workouts—bench presses, bicep curls, and shoulder presses—while neglecting their legs. However, training your lower body is just as important (if not more so) for overall fitness, strength, and health.

Strong legs are essential for daily movements like walking, climbing stairs, and lifting objects. Weight training—through exercises like squats, deadlifts, lunges, and leg presses—builds functional strength that translates into better performance in sports and everyday life.

Check out our 3 favorite leg movements.

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