When you play paintball, you will use almost every muscle in your body, if not all. This means that it is a good idea to work on strengthening all parts of your body when you are not playing at AC Paintball, so you can perform better during your game. While winning a paintball game takes more than just strength, having good strength and the ability to endure can greatly assist you during a game.

Your leg muscles are some of the most important muscles you will use during an AC Paintball game near Atlantic City, New Jersey. To help you build up your legs, we have compiled this short list of some exercises you can try to help you get ready for your next paintball game. Just don’t forget to stretch well and properly hydrate!

Running

One of the best ways to make sure your muscles are ready is to practice the exact same movements you will be using during your game. During an AC Paintball game, the main way you will be using your leg muscles is for running. You will constantly be on the move. While running is one of the most common and easiest exercises, it provides a variety of benefits. It uses all of your leg muscles and helps boost your cardio. If you want to do more than just run, though, you can embellish your run by doing high knees or butt kicks. 

Stairs

Like running, stairs use all of your leg muscles but increases the difficulty. When you run, it may take a while for you to feel the burn, but if you try the stairs, it will happen a lot more quickly. You can simply walk up and down the stairs in your home, at the park, or use a stepper climber if you have access to one. You can even pretend you are Rocky Balboa climbing the stairs of the Philadelphia Art Museum and celebrate like him once you finish your workout.

Squats

Like stairs, squats can get tiring pretty quickly. Squats involve moving into a sitting position and moving back to a standing position without using a chair. It works mainly your hamstrings and glutes but works many other muscles as well. One of the keys to making sure you get a good workout is to go slowly as you move up and down. If you move quickly, it won’t work your muscles as hard.

Lunge

A lunge is where you walk, but put one leg almost to the ground like you are going to propose to your loved one. Your knee should not touch the ground, though. Afterward, you return to a standing position. Then do the same with the opposite leg and continue moving forward alternating which knee goes down.

This mainly works your inner thigh, hamstrings, and calves. Like squats, one of the keys to making sure you get the most out of this exercise is to move slowly and hold your position when you are in the almost kneeling position.

Leg Raises

Leg raises are where you slowly raise your leg up high and hold it there for a few seconds.  Then you slowly let your leg down. This can be done in a variety of different positions. You can choose to do a few reps with one leg, then do the same with the other leg, or you can alternate legs after each leg raise.  Leg raises mainly work your thighs and inner leg.

Calf Raises

Your ankles and calves are also important muscles to strengthen. When your calves and ankles are strong, you can jump better and start off with more power when trying to sprint. One of the best ways to strengthen your calves and ankles is with calf raises. Calf raises are pretty much just slowly going up on your tippy toes, then slowly coming back down over and over again. They are simple to do but can get tiring quickly.

Wall Sits

Like squats, wall sits involve moving into the sitting position. However, with wall sits you lean against the wall and stay in the sitting position longer. Start out by just doing a wall sit for a minute or two. If this is easy for you, start sitting for a longer period of time. While most of the exercises on this list focus mainly on strength, wall sits help build your endurance.

Once you feel your legs are ready, head to AC Paintball’s website to schedule a game. You can do so here: https://acpaintball.com/schedule-paintball-game/. You can also call AC Paintball at 609-561-3883. With stronger legs, you are sure to play your best and help your team be more successful.