If you’ve ever set foot in a strength class or gym, it’s a dead cert you’ll have done some lunges and squats. Each a foundational lower body move, they’re a staple in any strength routine – and for good reason. Strong legs are essential not just in sports (think running, swimming, and cycling) but also in everyday life, too.
There’s even evidence that strong legs are directly linked to healthy ageing, with research (such as this observational study, published in the Journal of Gerontology) showing that leg power can predict cognitive ageing and global brain structure.
