New Delhi, April 24 -- A strong, toned lower body is a fitness goal for many-and for good reason. Strong legs support everyday movements like walking, climbing stairs, and lifting. To achieve this, people often turn to popular leg exercises like squats, lunges, and yes, even leg extensions. Leg extensions are a go-to for isolating the quadriceps, and many assume they are enough to build overall leg strength. But here is the catch-while they are great for your quads, they do not engage other key muscles like the glutes or hamstrings. If your goal is to gain full lower body strength, try these leg extension alternatives that target all major leg muscles without the use of any machine.

What is a leg extension exercise?

A leg extension is a...