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June 13, 2025 32 mins

Building leg strength is one of the most effective—and most overlooked—ways to improve your running. In this episode of the podcast, I’m sharing the top 5 leg strengthening exercises for runners. These are simple, proven moves that will help you build strength, boost endurance, improve running form, and reduce your risk of injury. You don’t need to spend hours in the gym or lift heavy weights to get results. In fact, I’ll give you bodyweight alternatives for every single exercise so you can get started right away—no equipment required. We’ll also talk about how often you should be doing strength workouts, how these specific exercises translate to better performance on the road or trail, and how to fit them into your existing running routine. If you want to become a stronger, faster, more resilient runner, don’t skip this episode—The Top 5 Leg Strengthening Exercises for Runners.

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