Building strong, muscular quads is best done with a combination of compound exercises—squats, lunges, leg presses—and isolation work, such as leg extensions. Tack on some powerful plyometric moves, ...

If you want legs that command attention, you have to balance strength and size. Squats and deadlifts will crush your glutes and hamstrings, helping you to pack on serious power. But if you want quads ...

The longest bones in your body are your femurs, which are located within your upper legs. Connected to your femurs are your quadriceps, which are behind practically every movement that you do. This is ...

Want to add leg-day exercises to your routine that target muscle groups effectively? Get inspired by the actor's leg-day workouts.

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?

You may never want to skip leg day again with these side leg raises that take your fitness game up a notch. By adding these leg exercises into your routine, you’ll be shaping and strengthening your ...

What is a Quadriceps Strain? The quadriceps, often shortened and referred to as the quads, are a group of muscles located on the front of the thigh. The quadriceps are actually four different muscles ...