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

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, ...

Leg day is a staple in any well-rounded workout routine. And while many people make it a priority for a peachier backside or toned calves, strong legs are essential for reasons beyond aesthetics. In ...

Let’s talk legs: They contain some of the most powerful muscles in the body (including those large muscles in your caboose called the glutes) and keeping them strong and limber is crucial for helping ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. The muscles in your lower ...

The One-Leg Shoulder Abduction and Extension exercise improves balance while strengthening the shoulder to improve the range of motion in your golf swing and help prevent rotator cuff injuries. This ...

Shorts season is upon us, which means you’re running out of time to make it look like you’ve been paying as much attention to your legs as you have your biceps. Lucky for you, it’s not too late.

Back pain can make you nervous about tying your shoes, let alone working out. However, while resting a painful back may help for a time, often getting back in the gym and moving makes it feel better.