Popsugar Fitness Workouts What Are the Best Leg Exercises? Leg Day Will Leave You Sore AF If You Do These 42 Exercises June 6, 2018 by Jenny Sugar View On One Page Photo 17 of 41 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 17 Lateral Band Walks Place a resistance band just below your knees. Begin standing with feet directly underneath your hips, and squat about halfway down. Take a step sideways to the right as far as you can. To fully activate the muscle, be sure to step onto your heel, rather than your toes. Actively resist the pull of the exercise band as you bring your left leg slowly toward your right, returning to the starting position. Step to the right 20-30 times, then reverse directions stepping to the left 20-30 times. Previous Next Start Slideshow WorkoutsStrength TrainingLeg Exercises