My list of favorite leg exercises is pretty short and simple. They are compound movements, they allow for heavy weights, and they are safe. These are the exercises I’ve used to dramatically improve my own legs, and they will do the same for you: Barbell Squat Front Squat Hack Squat (sled, not barbell) Leg Press Barbell Lunge (Walking or In Place) Dumbbell Lunge Romanian Deadlift Leg Curl (Lying or Seated) Calf Raise (Donkey, Standing or Seated) Calf Press on the Leg Press