11 Leg Exercises You Need to Be Doing as a Footballer

The video, published by RicFit – FIFA Football Agent, walks through a set of eleven essential leg exercises aimed at helping football (soccer) players build the lower-body strength, power, and athleticism needed for better performance on the pitch. Throughout the session the coach demonstrates movements that develop explosive force, balance, and muscular stability — starting with powerful lifts such as explosive trap bar deadlifts and progressing through variations like Romanian deadlifts (with barbell and dumbbells) that target hamstrings and glutes, and stability-focused drills such as stability ball hamstring curls. The routine also includes foundational squatting patterns like front and back squats, unilateral work such as Bulgarian split squats and single-leg Romanian deadlifts, and dynamic strengthening lunges, all chosen to improve strength, sprinting ability, and movement quality for frequent stop-and-go actions in football. The instructor emphasizes not only the proper execution of each exercise but also the importance of training with intent and integrating these moves into a balanced weekly plan tailored to an athlete’s experience and goals.