You don't need barbells to sculpt strong legs, just 4 moves and a set of kettlebells

Man performing kettlebell workout in garden on yoga mat holding weight overhead in lunge position.

Barbell squats, lunges, and deadlifts are brilliantly effective at strengthening your core, hips, glutes, and legs during lower-body workouts. You can load endlessly and pack on weight as you get stronger, but what if you don’t have access to barbells?

The workout below requires a set of the best kettlebells, four leg exercises, and 30 minutes of your time. You can perform the workout if you’re a kettlebell beginner, but we recommend starting with light weights and building as your experience improves.