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 ...

The muscles in your lower body play a key role in supporting athleticism and everyday activities, so it’s important to train your legs directly to build strength, stability, and overall function.

Whether performed with a barbell or a pair of dumbbells, squats are the OG when it comes to enhancing strength and size in our lower body. This compound exercise hits a multitude of muscles, including ...

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

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." MOST MOVEMENT DOESN'T occur with both feet planted on the floor. You walk by putting one foot in front of ...

Leg day has many more benefits beyond the aesthetics of filling out a pair of pants. Besides building durable hips, knees, ankles and a strong back, never skipping a leg day has become the mantra of ...

Working your legs can increase testosterone production, which grows muscle mass and burns fat. But should your leg-day go-to ...

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 ...