How to train lower limb strength

Lower limb strength refers to leg strength. If the lower limb strength is insufficient, it is easier to fall, especially when running. When you reach middle age or old age, you will find that insufficient lower limb strength will cause big trouble. If you want to have more lower limb strength, you should exercise more. If the leg muscles are well developed, there will be no problem of lack of lower limb strength. Next, let’s take a look at how to exercise lower limb strength!

Methods/Steps

If you want to build muscle and strength in your legs, simply put, you just need to move your legs. My first choice is running. If you live in the suburbs, you can run to work, or at least ride a bike to get your legs moving. I choose to run when I get off work early. I can jog slowly first and then run at a steady pace. Run for at least 20 minutes every day, including a warm-up of at least 30 minutes

At home, if you have a treadmill, run on it for a certain amount of time. Running is not only a leg strength exercise, but also a cardiopulmonary exercise.

If you don't have a treadmill, you can practice squats at home. Put your hands behind your head, squat down, stand up, squat down, stand up at a steady pace, and pay attention to adjusting your breathing. Make your breathing even and exhale deeply.

Practice horse stance. This is a martial arts movement of our Shaolin. Shaolin Kung Fu often includes horse stance exercises, which are coordinated with upper limb punching movements.

Weighted squat exercises. If you are in the gym, you can do squats with a barbell on your back. Further strengthen the lower limb strength training

Climb stairs. If you live in a high-rise building, this provides you with a natural lower body strength exercise. Choose to climb the stairs home every day after get off work. It’s best to run and maintain a certain rhythm.

Go hiking. I made an appointment with some friends to go hiking on the weekend. Just a good opportunity to test my lower limb strength. Friends with strong lower limb strength will be as light as a swallow and can climb high and fast.

jump rope. In the morning or evening, grab a rope and practice skipping. It is simple and a great exercise for the lower body and heart.

If you can do all of the above, you will be close to developing lower limb strength. People with well-developed lower limb strength are very powerful whether running or doing long jump or high jump. For mountaineering enthusiasts, lower limb strength is absolutely indispensable. In addition, from a safety perspective, if you encounter danger, you can run faster if you have sufficient lower limb strength.