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Alice Porter

You don't need the gym to build stronger legs — use this three-move resistance band workout instead

Woman doing a squat with resistance band above knees

Lifting weights can be a great way to build muscle in the legs, but you don't need to sign-up for a weightlifting class or have a fully-stocked home gym to make impressive lower-body gains. In fact, all you need is a simple, easy-to-store piece of equipment: the resistance band.

The best resistance bands help you make the most of your own bodyweight, offering resistance that your body has to fight against, tearing the muscle fibers so that they grow back stronger.

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