Whether our closet is a sea of sweatpants for all seasons or we can't wait until summer comes so we can rock a pair of booty shorts, every good workout routine should include days where we do exercises focused on our lower half.
But finding the time to make it to the gym for a leg-focused workout can be hard when there's so much else packed into our daily schedule. Plus, winter weather and having to clean off the car makes it hard to want to leave the comfort of our warm, cozy houses.
Luckily, there are tons of great leg workouts to stream at home, and the best part is that they're totally free! There are no-equipment options that can be done anywhere, like in the playroom while watching the kids. Or pick up a resistance band or some free weights for an at-home leg workout that will make it hard to climb stairs tomorrow (but is worth it for those #bootygoals). We've even mixed in a few HIIT and cardio-infused leg workouts, to scorch calories and tone legs at the same time.
No matter where we get our sweat on, safety should be the most important concern. Be sure to use the right equipment (if the instructor is wearing sneakers, follow that lead!) Watch to be sure form is perfect (when squatting, get that butt back and don't let the knees go over the toes). Always use common sense, as all exercises performed are done at the viewer's own risk. As with any exercise program, please check with a doctor before starting. Now go work those legs!
Squats for Beginners
New to squats? Start here. This squats 101 video is a mini workout that helps perfect form and avoid injury.
No-Equipment Lower-Body Workout
The built-in "burnout rounds" in this 20-minute no-equipment lower-body workout will get those thighs fired up in no time.
Glute & Inner Thigh HIIT Workout
This 22-minute high-intensity interval training workout fuses cardio moves with exercises that focus on the butt and inner thighs.
Leg Workout With Dumbbells
Looking to get seriously strong quads? Grab some weights for this 30-minute dumbbell leg workout.
5-Minute Leg Workout
Don't have hours to train? No worries! Just squeeze in this fast five-minuteleg workout while waiting for the kids' bus or during a commercial.
Lower Body Bootcamp
The soothing sea in the background of this 10–minute lower body boot camp workout helps distract us from the fact that our legs feel like they're burning.
100 Squats Challenge
Ten reps of 10 different types of squats make up this fun and fast 100 squats challenge workout.
Pilates Leg Slimmer
This mat-based 10-minute Pilates leg slimmer workout is great for the days when putting on sneakers feels like too much effort.
Booty-Burning Workout
This fast-paced 30-minute booty-burning workout works the entire leg and burns calories at the same time.
No-Equipment Glute and Inner Thigh Workout
This 10-minute glute and inner thigh workout helps sculpt leaner, stronger legs.
5-Minute Squat Workout
Add this 5-minute squat workout to the end of a walk or run for an extra boost of leg sculpting.
5-Minute Outer Thigh Workout
We all wish we could take a magic wand and fix the parts of our body we're not crazy about. Spot reducing isn't possible in the Muggle world, but this 5-minute outer thigh workout comes close.
Brutal Butt & Thigh Workout
For those who like the feeling of not being able to walk up stairs the day after a workout, this brutal 30-minute butt and thigh workout should get the job done.
Cardio Leg Workout
This cardio leg workout comes in at 25 minutes, perfect for getting a full body workout on the days when there's a ton on the to-do list.
Resistance Band Butt & Thigh Workout
Resistance bands add a fun challenge to this 30-minute butt and thigh workout.
Tight & Toned Leg Workout
One medium-sized weight and a good pair of sneakers are all it takes to do this 15-minute tight and toned leg workout.
Inner & Outer Thigh Workout
A light set of weights helps adds resistance to this 17-minute inner and outer thigh workout.
HIIT & Pilates Lower Body Workout
For a seriously intense lower half routine, try this 51-minute HIIT and Pilates workout that builds booty muscles and tightens thighs.
Under Booty Workout
This 10-minute under booty workout is great for anyone who has #Kardashiangoals.
No Squats Leg Workout
Horoscope said beware of squats? Press play on this 26-minute leg workout instead.
