The key to building bigger, stronger legs is to focus primarily on compound leg exercises, which target multiple muscle groups at once under a greater load. Examples of compound leg exercises include squats, deadlifts, and lunges, and they're essential for building strength and muscle.

Build thick and powerful calf muscles with these top 5 exercises: standing and seated calf raises, box jumps, leg press calf raises and dumbbell jump squats.

Several weighted and bodyweight exercises will strengthen the calf muscles, but some cardiovascular exercises particularly help strengthen the calves. Don't forget to warm up with mobility work and cool down with stretching after your workout.