Question

How can a person improve lower limb strength?

Answer 1

Resistant training or strength training (S) i.e. high intensity exercises in frequent periods results in increased muscle fiber length (hypertrophy). The fast oxidative muscles or the type-II muscle fibers become thicker. It decreases the risk of bone fracture by increasing bone density.

Weight training exercises that strengthen lower limbs include, seated leg press, calf press, leg curl and extension, hip abduction and adduction, and hip extension.

Balance training exercises that increase lower limb strength include, kick (abduction - adduction), sit-to-stand, forward reach, hip flexion, unilateral calf raises, lune, and similar exercises.