Contrary to what you may think, you don't need heavy weights to build leg strength. While a set of dumbbells can be a helpful tool while training, it's also possible to strengthen your quads, calves, ...

TRAINING EFFECTIVELY MEANS doing exercises that will get you to your goals faster. If that goal involves building strong legs, you've likely programmed leg presses or squats at some point in your ...

Leg strength exercises after 60, a CSCS coach shares 4 standing moves to rebuild leg muscle with better control than lunges.

When you think of leg workouts, what moves come to mind? Let me guess: Exercises like squats and leg presses. And rightly so! Leg presses meanwhile, are a fast-track to feeling strong AF (just ask ...

Stop risking your knees with deep squats; fitness experts reveal how a standard chair can unlock elite leg strength and total ...

The squat is the least loved yet most lauded leg exercise. This compound move simultaneously works the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, adductors and core stabilizing muscles. It’s the lower body ...

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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Ready for leg day?

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Squats engage many of the body’s largest muscles. When done properly, they can help improve posture, boost metabolism and ...

Knee pain slowing your squat gains? These proven fixes improve technique and mobility so you can train stronger and safer.