Best leg workout for runners
Even the most hardcore runners need to work on their legs to help them run faster and for longer. Combining running with strengthening exercises is also important for injury prevention. This short and simple leg workout focuses on the key muscles that all runners need to keep them strong and balanced.
Achieve higher speeds and increase your mileage by building leg strength with this short bodyweight workout.
Energy
66 cal
Equipment
Exercise Mat
15 Exercises
Bear Crawl
8 reps
Side Cross Kicks
30s
Squat to Side Leg Lift
10 reps
Reverse Lunges
10 reps
Wide To Narrow Squat Jumps
20s
Standing Calf Raises
10 reps
Butt Kicks
30s
Rest
Rest • Take a Break
20s
Squat
10 reps
Split Jump Slow
20s
Diagonal Lunges
10 reps
Standing Calf Raises
10 reps
Hip Abductions • Left
10 reps
Hip Abductions • Right
10 reps
High Plank with Quick Step
30s
Benefits of this workout
- Increases leg strength
- Improves athletic ability
- Promotes calorie burning
- Reduces injury risk
- Protects knees and ankles
- Relieves joint tension