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Lower body strength helps us in many ways, from [[Start Walking for Exercise|walking]] to [[Begin Running|running]] to building [[Have More Endurance|endurance]]. The primary muscles in the lower body that you should focus on to build your lower body strength are the abductors, or the major thigh muscles; gastrocnemius, or the calf muscles; gluteus maximus, or the behind; hamstrings, or the muscles in the back and top part of your legs; and the quadriceps, or the anterior thigh muscles. In order to strengthen these muscles, you’ll need to do a number of exercises. | Lower body strength helps us in many ways, from [[Start Walking for Exercise|walking]] to [[Begin Running|running]] to building [[Have More Endurance|endurance]]. The primary muscles in the lower body that you should focus on to build your lower body strength are the abductors, or the major thigh muscles; gastrocnemius, or the calf muscles; gluteus maximus, or the behind; hamstrings, or the muscles in the back and top part of your legs; and the quadriceps, or the anterior thigh muscles. In order to strengthen these muscles, you’ll need to do a number of exercises. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Using Weights or Weight Machines === | === Using Weights or Weight Machines === |