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, ...

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?

Heavy leg exercises may increase production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that supports the growth and maintenance of nerves in the brain, Carbone said. This process, called ...

Ready to give those legs and glutes a run for their money? We know that working on your lower body is essential not just for ...

Most people focus on the major leg muscles like the quads, glutes, and hamstrings on lower body days, often while totally neglecting inner-thigh exercises. But the inner thigh muscles are responsible ...

You don't need a gym membership or fancy equipment to level up your leg workout. Simply add a dumbbell to these simple lower-body exercises. Stand with your feet wider than the hips with your toes ...

Here’s how to do each.

According to the World Health Organisation, 619 million people were affected by lower back pain and related issues in 2020, ...