Think barbell back squats are the only way to grow a mammoth lower body? Guess again. While powerlifters swear by this powerful compound move, it's not exactly the be-all, end-all for growing leg ...

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Resistance bands can be just as effective as weights for building strength and muscle. Here, fitness experts share the best ...

We recently spoke to you about the importance of strengthening your legs to maintain a healthy lifestyle, which includes losing weight more easily or not having issues with mobility. In addition to ...

Strong legs aren’t just about athletic performance—they’re essential for walking longer distances, reducing discomfort, and ...

If the Tom Platz leg workout had a motto, it would be: more is more. More weight, more reps and more sets, until you simply can’t do any more work. The famous bodybuilder — known for his extremely ...

A quad-dominant day could include single joint exercises like leg extensions and multi-joint exercises like leg presses, back squats, front squats, forward lunges, reverse lunges, one-leg squats, wall ...

Amber Sayer is a fitness, nutrition, and wellness writer and editor. She holds a master’s degree in exercise science and a master’s degree in prosthetics and orthotics. She is a NCSA-certified ...

Besides clocking a few miles here and there on the treadmill, the gym may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think about reaching your PR. But it does, in fact, offer some unique ...

You’ve probably heard it a million times: “Nothing beats squats for leg day!” But what if I told you there might actually be a better option for toning those legs? As a certified personal trainer, ...

For most athletes, leg days and cardio challenge the body and mind, but for tactical athletes, topping off leg days with cardio events such as rucking and swimming with fins is part of the process.