I’m a personal trainer who works with beginners all the time and these are the four lower-body moves I always recommend

Man performing a squat with his hips lowered close to a sofa and arms outstretched in front, in a living room setting .

A lot of my personal training clients want to get stronger legs but don’t know where to start.

It’s understandable—gyms packed with weights and machines can be as intimidating for some as they are motivating for others.