Squats train all the major muscles in your legs, including quads and hamstrings. Walking lunges challenge your leg muscles ...

In most workout splits, one to two dedicated leg days per week is common, but it really all depends on your fitness level and ...

Want to build more leg strength, muscle and power? Look no further than the barbell back squat and leg press, two compound exercises that promise to give your lower body muscles a run for their money ...

LEG EXERCISES WILL be the bedrock of any successful strength training program. There's no getting around it, whether you dread lower body workouts or eagerly look forward to your time in the gym for ...

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 ...

The leg press is a great machine for honing your lower-body muscles, allowing you to replicate the benefits of lunges and squats even if you have mobility issues. But you need to use the machine ...

Reasons to work out your legs, which belong to the biggest muscle groups of your body, are plentiful. Leg workouts improve your overall strength, reduce your chance of injury, and maintain a healthy ...

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?

The fitness equipment industry generates billions annually selling specialized machines that ultimately perform simple functions: creating resistance against muscle contraction. Resistance ...