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

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, ...

Squats train all the major muscles in your legs, including quads and hamstrings. Walking lunges challenge your leg muscles and improve your stability and coordination. The leg press machine targets ...

Exercises that work the whole leg are a great way to build shapely glutes. The best exercises include hip thrusts and Bulgarian split squats, personal trainer Lucie Cowan said. Challenging yourself ...

Level up leg day with the Jefferson split squat, also known as the 'barbell-between-legs split squat' (it doesn't quite have the same ring to it, does it?). A slight variation on the Jefferson squat – ...

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?

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 ...

Hold a dumbbell in each hand in front of your thighs. Hinge at the hips—keeping a slight bend in the knee—as you lower the ...

If you’re over 40 and want to build strong, functional legs, you might think squats are the only way. But, trainer Bobby Maximus says that's not the case. "The back squat can lead to injury. Puts a ...

Glider hamstring curls focus on strengthening the hamstrings and improving flexibility. Lie on your back with both heels on ...

An active lifestyle with regular exercise is still easily achievable for those in their 60s and beyond. Maintaining strong muscles has everyday benefits such as improving balance, reducing falls, ...