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What are exercises to build leg muscle?

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Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Try a few: how about some properly done squats, lunges and leg presses. don't forget your hamstrings - hamstring curls also work on your calves- stairs climbing I also like cycling to work on your quads and endurance at the same time

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 7/28/2017

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