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In this household, leg day is a favorite. There’s nothing quite like getting to the gym and pushing some heavy AF weight with the strongest muscles in the body—leaving feeling accomplished, exhausted, and strong.
But, leg day often takes awhile. It’s easy to spend an upwards of two hours trying to cover all your lower-body bases—and, let’s face it, most people don’t have that kind of time to spare.
The good news: You don’t need hours to build muscle and strength. You just need a smart program and willingness to put in work.
That’s exactly where the WH+ Muscle in Minutes workout plan comes in. In just 10 minutes, you’ll tackle staple, efficient exercises that build lasting strength—on an approachable schedule.
Led by me, Cori Ritchey, CSCS, personal trainer and fitness editor here at WH, all five Muscle in Minutes workouts were built with flexibility in mind. Whether you have 10, 20, or 50 minutes to spare, you can build a routine that fits into your life.
Press play for a hard hitting leg day that spans less time than a Friends episode. And if you’re up for more, scroll to the bottom for additional workouts.
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Time: 10 minutes | Equipment: medium and heavy dumbbells | Good for: glutes, hamstrings
Warm Up
30 seconds each
Upward into Downward Dog
Plank Shoulder Taps
Kang Squat
The Workout
45 seconds of work / 15 seconds of rest / 3 sets each
Hip Thrusts
Hamstring Walkout
Kickstand Romanian Deadlift
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Cori Ritchey, C.S.C.S., is the fitness editor at Women’s Health, as well as a certified strength and condition coach and group fitness instructor. She’s reported on topics regarding health, nutrition, mental health, fitness, sex, and relationships for several years. You can find more of her work in Men’s Health, HealthCentral, Livestrong, Self, and others.