Resistance Training Exercises

Legs

Resistance Training Exercises
There are many different ways to approach resistance training--weight machines, exercise bands, homemade weights, water exercises, and partner exercises, for example. The following photos illustrate a sampling of exercises for the major muscle groups of the body. Before performing any of the following exercises, be sure to warm up and stretch your muscles. With any exercise using weights, use caution, use a spotter and never train alone.

LOWER LEG - CALF

Ankle Extension Using Exercise Bands
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Ankle Extension (Toe Raises) Using Free Weights
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LOWER LEG - SHIN

Ankle Flexion (Toe Raises) Using Exercise Bands
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UPPER LEG - FRONT, THIGH

Leg Extension Using Exercise Bands
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Leg Extension Using Weights
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UPPER LEG - BACK OF THE THIGH

Leg Curl Using Exercise Band
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Standing Leg Curl Using Exercise Band
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UPPER LEG - INNER THIGH

Inner Thigh Pull with a Pulley Machine
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UPPER LEG - OUTER THIGH

Outer Thigh Leg Raise with Exercise Band
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Outer Thigh Pull with a Pulley Machine
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