The Best BEGINNER LEG Strength Exercise (AT HOME)

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  • @Strengthside
    @Strengthside  3 роки тому +199

    Remember to start on a low surface (even a stair step) and gradually work your way up to higher surfaces. Stay Strong and bendy my friends! instagram.com/Thestrengthside

    • @emeye6452
      @emeye6452 Рік тому +4

      I tried my bed immediately. My leg hurt now. 😭

    • @CertainCharism
      @CertainCharism Рік тому

      Dude you're a genius, tell me this though, you're a calisthenics supporter ? Love calisthenics

    • @Sun-ic7rq
      @Sun-ic7rq 11 місяців тому

      I want your life.
      HOW DID U DO IT?!?!

    • @chacha2244
      @chacha2244 11 місяців тому

      What do you eat?

  • @SaturnoMovement
    @SaturnoMovement 3 роки тому +719

    Challenging height + slow tempo = 🔥🍗😆. Super underrated exercise. Great stuff as always Josh! - Yassir

  • @OleSmokey
    @OleSmokey 11 місяців тому +38

    You gentlemen are awesome. 5 years later shattered hip and pelvis defying the odds at 57 NEVER GIVE

  • @jamesr2936
    @jamesr2936 3 роки тому +116

    These short videos are amazing, and will probably help grow the channel - YT promoting these shorts nonstop. :)

    • @Strengthside
      @Strengthside  3 роки тому +12

      I know right? They fun and easy to make too. Appreciate your support bro

    • @TititoDeBologay
      @TititoDeBologay 3 роки тому

      Is there a way to keep them?

    • @prakpraklan5881
      @prakpraklan5881 10 місяців тому +1

      @@TititoDeBologay Three dots in the right side panel lower corner and save to playlist :)

  • @mananexus8188
    @mananexus8188 3 роки тому +20

    This is a great excersice, but people which have collapsing knees inwards (x-shape) can get issues without doing it in proper form.
    Allignment tip: When leaning forward to put pressure on the leg your knee should push outside to block the view to the smallest toe (feet is standing on the outer side, but heel and biggest toe aren't lifting!).
    Also make sure to be warmed up and as mentioned do a slow and controlled movement!
    Have a good one! :)

  • @kacperjarczyk1664
    @kacperjarczyk1664 3 роки тому +17

    You're so stretch it's honestly beautiful! Keep it up with your videos, you're such an inspiration and hopefully someday our bodies will reach that fuller potential! All the best 💫

  • @elizabethcartagena3698
    @elizabethcartagena3698 2 роки тому +15

    Wow, this was great! Simple, thorough and effective 😍🙌🏼 new sub

  • @J3lbow
    @J3lbow 3 роки тому +9

    Recently discovered this exercise. Feels good that you are confirming that it's a good one.

  • @tootaylor5840
    @tootaylor5840 Рік тому +3

    Just found you out my guy. You really know what you’re doing and talking about! Keep on doing you man💯

  • @ICEcoldJT
    @ICEcoldJT 3 роки тому +252

    Haha definitely gonna squat my chihuahua

    • @Strengthside
      @Strengthside  3 роки тому +32

      haha bro do it

    • @lauramcinnes8409
      @lauramcinnes8409 3 роки тому +11

      🤣your chihuahua lol!!

    • @vegangrepresent4140
      @vegangrepresent4140 Рік тому +5

      😂

    • @eribean8862
      @eribean8862 Рік тому

      We have a white rabbit. I’ll be doing squats holding her on my shoulder. She will try to run down my back. Missing silly billy Lily and Tuxie Buxie (foxes got these little Netherlands dwarfs) and of course the matriarch Pebbling (… and 9 years we had our 4kg beauty - gentlest most motherly (only if you were a bunny) sweetest colourful amazing sable)😢

  • @busyrand
    @busyrand 3 роки тому +4

    Just what I needed....

  • @tamijakel8072
    @tamijakel8072 Рік тому +1

    Killin it!! Lovin these secrets to the human design!

  • @mackenziegraham7188
    @mackenziegraham7188 11 місяців тому

    Love your videos. Practical, easy to understand, and without any pretentiousness. Plus, you end with something to smile about. Keep going!

  • @DMAC1301
    @DMAC1301 7 місяців тому +3

    I’m 65 and getting ready to change things up. I have always been active and capable but as I age I see my neighbors really go down hill fast. Holy cow, not for me. Started hanging to get stronger, went to be able to do numerous pull-ups. This leg thing looks good too. Gonna be watching

  • @lexheart5877
    @lexheart5877 Рік тому +1

    Glad I found you!! My favorite guys on youtube flexiguy and you!! Wanna be strong and healthy

  • @therealyoungvanilla
    @therealyoungvanilla 9 місяців тому

    Good Tutorial. Perfect Pace. You sir have earned another subscriber.

  • @tobiaslewis8285
    @tobiaslewis8285 Рік тому +1

    Interesting & Simple Thankyou...✨

  • @lauragosnell2481
    @lauragosnell2481 Рік тому

    Love the end!

  • @blueroad1906
    @blueroad1906 3 роки тому

    Great video , always helpful

  • @Ladydevin
    @Ladydevin 3 роки тому +9

    Hi Josh! Great video, thank you...question...I get cramps a lot in my feet and calves now, almost daily. They are starting to interfere with my life. I was a dancer for many years so I know there is nerve damage, but doctors couldn't help. Acupuncture doesn't help. Drinking more water electrolytes doesn't help. Maybe there is an exercise? Or you have an idea that could help? At this point I'm so frustrated. When I search on the web it just says everyone gets them - as they get older. Ugh!
    Maybe you can you create a video about this with exercises, or do you already have one on this issue?
    Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again! Love your channel!

    • @robinm1664
      @robinm1664 3 роки тому +1

      Look into foot exercise videos. They really help tremendously when you do them regularly. And a lot of times it’s abt stretching the supporting muscles like calf and ankles.

  • @gustavodc3684
    @gustavodc3684 7 місяців тому

    Thanks ❤ love your dog 🐕

  • @yaraviera4444
    @yaraviera4444 Рік тому

    Thanks for this tips

  • @anniezohar5415
    @anniezohar5415 Рік тому

    Great video. Love your vibe. Thank you.

  • @djbettylou
    @djbettylou Рік тому

    Love your videos

  • @adammmaforex1540
    @adammmaforex1540 3 роки тому

    That veins Josh!!!! Join guided

  • @mwpierre
    @mwpierre 3 роки тому +10

    Great tip! Who makes those shoes though? I like the minimalist design.

    • @mwpierre
      @mwpierre 3 роки тому +5

      For anyone interested, the shoes are the Xero Aptos and they are very comfortable zero drop shoes.

    • @itsbgt
      @itsbgt 3 роки тому +2

      Awesome thanks!

    • @flatbedladyv2191
      @flatbedladyv2191 3 роки тому +3

      @@mwpierre i got a pair of xero 2 yrs ago. I ran about 8 min mile at 46yrs in those shoes. I never looked back!!

  • @armandovicario7977
    @armandovicario7977 2 роки тому

    This video very helpful.

  • @danenson94
    @danenson94 Рік тому

    Thank you very much!!
    Greetings and hugs from Mexico 😃🫂❤️🇲🇽🙏🏻

  • @10act37
    @10act37 3 роки тому

    Great video ❤️

  • @FluksWorkouts
    @FluksWorkouts 3 роки тому

    Nice vid men!

  • @joeb9986
    @joeb9986 2 роки тому

    Nice tip. I'll give it a try.

  • @suryakalyan1183
    @suryakalyan1183 10 місяців тому +1

    That’s a good tip 🙏

  • @erichmanstein9560
    @erichmanstein9560 Рік тому

    nice buddy i love your exercise thanks so much

  • @celebratethelife364
    @celebratethelife364 3 роки тому +2

    Luv your videos...
    Jealous of your Fitness level man!

  • @freesprit56
    @freesprit56 3 роки тому

    I truly like this guy!

  • @planetglitch7058
    @planetglitch7058 3 роки тому

    DUDE... THANK U GUYS

  • @ecnalms851
    @ecnalms851 2 роки тому

    great stuff thank you 💪

  • @chetanraithatha5824
    @chetanraithatha5824 3 роки тому

    Great stuff.

  • @sym5651
    @sym5651 2 роки тому

    Just see the background view its just beautiful and peaceful

  • @andrewtrizuto5171
    @andrewtrizuto5171 Рік тому +1

    These guys legit

  • @rafisalfonsonin4908
    @rafisalfonsonin4908 2 роки тому

    Thank you, this is information ℹ️ that i was not aware

  • @staceyclark8796
    @staceyclark8796 Рік тому

    Beast dude!!

  • @Saiarts_yt
    @Saiarts_yt 3 роки тому +10

    I got really strong leg by doing explosive hindu squats and sumo squats. Also FitnessFAQ done a video on using step ups to increase leg muscles and strength.

  • @mindfulmomentswithColm
    @mindfulmomentswithColm Рік тому

    Brilliant!

  • @dannyleblancjr7399
    @dannyleblancjr7399 Рік тому

    Thank you brother

  • @Ghostkiller4019
    @Ghostkiller4019 10 місяців тому

    Bro that's actually very smart. Im gonna start doing it

  • @beatefackler3518
    @beatefackler3518 2 роки тому

    You're really cool. I love your videos. Great stuff. I'm 59 and ... I'm doing it. Yeeaahhhh!! 💪 Greetings from the Canary Islands, Spain.

    • @channel44277
      @channel44277 Рік тому

      59 is a number and nothing beyond that, if anything the more years you been on this planet the stronger you should be but your presenting it in reverse like you good cause at your age your doing things. Remove your ego

  • @jerrybear6440
    @jerrybear6440 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you...

  • @kltn3315
    @kltn3315 5 місяців тому

    puppy squats! my favorite!

  • @FightsRightsAlways
    @FightsRightsAlways 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this. I couldn't understand WHY this wasn't working for my left leg.

  • @betitobonilla879
    @betitobonilla879 Рік тому

    Merci beaucoup, pour les bons conseils ✋✋✋🙏🏻👌

  • @Uwysjdwumsgsg
    @Uwysjdwumsgsg 11 місяців тому

    Thank u sir 🙏

  • @EdgarRodriguez-mw7fr
    @EdgarRodriguez-mw7fr Рік тому

    Thank u bro

  • @jacobmotosicky439
    @jacobmotosicky439 3 роки тому +1

    Are those Xero shoes?
    Just found your channel and love the advice✌️

  • @reccocon3442
    @reccocon3442 2 роки тому +11

    Is thus movement physiologically correct, sound and a preventive for potential knee, leg, tendon and cartilage injury ?

    • @tiffanystafford9453
      @tiffanystafford9453 Рік тому

      As a trainer I can confidently say yes. This is one of the number one exercises to treat and prevent these issues, and to correct lower extremity postural deficiencies. This is exactly how I have taught the step up for 20 years!

  • @titanmaximum239
    @titanmaximum239 Рік тому +1

    One other thing to try is lifting your toes (dorsiflex) on the balance leg before the step up. It stops the plantar flexion push to get you out of the hole.

  •  Рік тому

    Thanks for this! I stopped doing step ups because I felt like I was just using the resting leg to kick off and couldn't figure out how to not...

  • @ChristianSMaun
    @ChristianSMaun 2 роки тому

    Amazing

  • @smallfootprint2961
    @smallfootprint2961 Рік тому

    This old girl thanks you so much.

  • @gambinored81
    @gambinored81 2 роки тому +2

    I'm going to slowly lift off and then tip over in the end if I do that I guess it's going to take some work thank you strength side 🤦🏾‍♀️🥰

  • @asandathanjekwayo8037
    @asandathanjekwayo8037 Рік тому

    bros backyard is a fire joint spot

  • @technicallygamingx7961
    @technicallygamingx7961 Рік тому

    Thanks

  • @kathydefilippo3820
    @kathydefilippo3820 Рік тому

    Knees Over Toes Guy got to you, too!

  • @OziBlokeTimG
    @OziBlokeTimG 6 місяців тому

    strong dude😮

  • @amanda.strutt
    @amanda.strutt 3 роки тому +2

    "Ooooor you can just squat your dog" lmao *headstothehumansocietytosquatallthedogs ...totally apart of the volunteer rehabilitation program there... ultimate trust + strength building exercise🤷🏻‍♀️!!! Lol
    Thanks again for another awesome vid 👊🏼

  • @gat0anonimo
    @gat0anonimo Рік тому

    In my friend group I have the strongest legs, but it's not enough!!! I need to get more stronger! I have some weird motor disability so I can barely move my feet but that's not gonna stop me!

  • @RafelJaggai
    @RafelJaggai 11 місяців тому

    Bro has hash on his leg 😂 Respect 🙏🏽🍃

  • @miransh
    @miransh Рік тому

    Wont this position screw up the knee cap or cause knee pain, not criticizing you but if is one of my concerns before I do that at 58, so would you please address this in your next videos? Thanks

    • @LaddRusso91
      @LaddRusso91 Рік тому

      Of course you have to start slow and build up to more difficult things, especially if you're older or if you aren't used to working out

  • @Zinnia2023
    @Zinnia2023 8 місяців тому

    Your left knee was beyond your foot, was it not painful to do? Is it not putting too much force to it?

  • @kimberlydeconcini326
    @kimberlydeconcini326 Рік тому +1

    Yes be careful of knee placement.

  • @dplj4428
    @dplj4428 11 місяців тому

    Bad knees, beginner. Any recommendations before attempting this one?

  • @lt3880
    @lt3880 8 місяців тому

    A better idea imo is for the lower leg to only touch with your heel, that way you cant use it to push up as long as the knee is straight

  • @CaptainUncle1836
    @CaptainUncle1836 11 місяців тому

    Hey great advice, this is like the beginning phase of the pistol squat

  • @Mex.Libris
    @Mex.Libris 3 роки тому

    Iconic.

  • @thelookanchannel2560
    @thelookanchannel2560 Рік тому +2

    i probably went up and down the stairs a hundred times today so i'm good

  • @commadorpuddles1
    @commadorpuddles1 11 місяців тому

    i didnt know it was possible to do a step up that high. Damn now i know what i gotta work on

  • @ericaolsonmalouf7838
    @ericaolsonmalouf7838 6 місяців тому

    Yes!

  • @user-sf4wg8jp6t
    @user-sf4wg8jp6t 3 роки тому

    Just tried this exercise. Great motion of motion and you notice the difference when not using momentum. I need to work on lower body mobility, so to avoid simply dropping back down on the lowering phase, do you recommend holding a doorway or frame for extra support? Thanks.

  • @utopiaecohotel8028
    @utopiaecohotel8028 3 роки тому

    Ha ha with the dog lol love it

  • @stephk1466
    @stephk1466 3 роки тому

    Your dog is so cute

  • @Aman-uu7vi
    @Aman-uu7vi 7 місяців тому

    Add to list

  • @FitnessGained
    @FitnessGained 11 місяців тому

    Body weight squats with full depth also produce tremendous growth However you need to perform 300+ everyday if not more

  • @taichikitty
    @taichikitty 3 роки тому +4

    One trick to work this sort of thing into your daily life is to treat stairs as an opportunity to use only the forward leg for lifting. Just take care to not use momentum or roll off the back foot. Put all your weight onto your forward leg and simply lift your back foot up off the floor and place it on the next step. When single steps are easy, go up 2 stairsteps at a time instead of 1.

  • @lissetttovar
    @lissetttovar 3 роки тому

    That is a good one!! I need to get such a cute dog for the weighted variant🤣🥰👍🏻

  • @barrez9307
    @barrez9307 3 роки тому

    What if you have bad knees?
    I need 2 knee replacements can't do surgery now.
    ❓How can I help strengthen my legs❓

  • @mike_nba
    @mike_nba 6 місяців тому

    Need more dog workouts 💯

  • @emilym4335
    @emilym4335 3 роки тому

    When will strength side ship to Canada?! :)

  • @theog-guy
    @theog-guy 8 місяців тому

    it looks similar to climbing up the stairs. Can climbing up stairs help in developing the leg strength?

  • @Thailand-__-009
    @Thailand-__-009 Рік тому

    I just broke my right knee March 31st and got permission to put weight on it, but my leg has absolutely no strength in it, what’s something I could do to help it get stronger over time?

  • @michaelmooney7341
    @michaelmooney7341 9 місяців тому

    I'm 65. Real.problems with balance. Right thigh ligament damaged 7yrs ago from jump squats and up hill sprints. Can't run anymore. This though is doable I think..

  • @christophernorman2781
    @christophernorman2781 8 місяців тому

    I tried one of the stretches you suggested and messed up my knees. This one is also putting all the pressure on the knees.

  • @SkinnyWilly-ri3tm
    @SkinnyWilly-ri3tm Рік тому

    Does this also help my calves

  • @JapaneseDog1
    @JapaneseDog1 Рік тому

    ok! Keep up that good good

  • @lorac1552
    @lorac1552 Рік тому

    may I ask, the knee should not pass the toe while uplifting, is that right?

  • @zakariaharb3748
    @zakariaharb3748 3 роки тому

    You can keep your foot on dorsiflexion so you won’t be able to help by doing plantar flexion. You will also increase ROM by doing that.

  • @Ykjosiah
    @Ykjosiah Рік тому

    Do we do this with the other leg too

  • @butterbuns4849
    @butterbuns4849 Рік тому

    i know that dog had to be a cute lil puppy

  • @Commonsense1020
    @Commonsense1020 Рік тому

    Im grabbing my dog and he is like yeah only this was left to see

  • @santiagoheredia8705
    @santiagoheredia8705 7 місяців тому

    Where I can get those shorts? Thanks

  • @Sonu-gt2ql
    @Sonu-gt2ql 3 роки тому +1

    Sir what is your weight and height