The muscles in your lower body play a key role in supporting athleticism and everyday activities, so it’s important to train your legs directly to build strength, stability, and overall function.

Shorts season is upon us, which means you’re running out of time to make it look like you’ve been paying as much attention to your legs as you have your biceps. Lucky for you, it’s not too late.

Squats are a go-to quad exercise, but they're not the only move to target your upper leg muscles. Here are the other top exercises experts recommend.