Why: This exercise is the best alternative you'll get to a machine leg curl. It will isolate your hamstrings better than ...

THE BARBELL DEADLIFT is of the most important exercises for anyone looking to build lower body strength and size, and for good reason. The compound movement recruits the big muscle groups of the legs ...

The dumbbell squat to press, also known as a thruster, is a compound exercise that starts in a front squat position and ends in an overhead press. This full body movement can be done using dumbbells, ...

Ready for leg day? I’ve already shared my favorite exercises for hamstrings and for your glutes (a.k.a. your butt). It’s time to tackle the main muscle group we think of when we think of legs: the ...

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 ...

Your hamstrings might not be the most visible muscles, but they’re among the most important for overall fitness and injury prevention. These powerful muscles at the back of your thighs play a critical ...

If you’re looking for a switch-up from your regular barbell back squat leg session, or if you simply don’t enjoy doing them, we’ve got a fix. What's better is you won't be swapping it for 10 different ...