Wellness

Building stronger legs can support everyday movement, from climbing stairs to getting out of a chair. (Gritchelle Fallesgon/The New York Times)

Don’t skip leg day: 6 exercises to build stronger legs

From squats to Romanian deadlifts, a Georgia fitness specialist shares six exercises for stronger legs and explains how beginners can work them into their routines.

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Kasim Edebali, who played six seasons as a linebacker in the NFL, and his daughter Yara play a game on a tablet, in Hamburg, Germany, Oct. 25, 2023. (Patrick Junker/The New York Times)

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A personal trainer helps a client properly grip battle ropes at a gym in Elkridge, Md., Nov. 10, 2022. (Dave Cooper/The New York Times)

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