How Athletes Can Build Leg Strength

I’m sure you have seen on TV how American Football players always run up the stairs at the stadium. We often associate this scene with some big match hype or promo. However, in reality, stair climbing is part of their training routine.

This short list highlights several ways athletes can increase their leg strength. By the way, this is not limited to American Football players. If you are involved in any competitive team sports that require leg strength, you can benefit from these tips.

One – Engage a Stairmaster. If you haven’t heard, these are machines which simulate stair climbing. If you have access to a gym, you would have seen it around, although you might not have seen anyone use it. These are great because you can do it in an indoor environment.

Two – Ride a bike. Cycling is a known way to work out your quadriceps and hamstrings. This applies to both outdoor cycling and using the exercise bike at the gym. However, this will only work if there is some resistance, so keep that in mind.

Three – Squats and Lunges. Like it or not, these exercises are really useful for strengthening your quadriceps and glutes. If you want to train for resistance and muscular endurance, try wall squats.

Four – Stairs. Yes, as the introduction suggests, stairs will really work your leg muscles by developing not just strength, but endurance as well.

Five – Core exercises. Do not neglect your core. Get acquainted with the plank and sit-ups.

OK, that’s it for today.  All the best!

Mark

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