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

Before I began coaching, I used weight machines all the time. I didn't know how to properly use free weights and felt very insecure in the weight room. Machines provided a simple solution to help me ...

Bodyweight training is a popular and accessible method of improving your strength and conditioning with minimal to no equipment. When it comes to building stronger legs, bodyweight training offers you ...

When it comes to gym machines, the leg press is a solid choice for isolating your lower body. As a compound exercise that hits multiple lower-body muscle groups at once, it's also a great way to work ...

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 presses and squats both work your quads, hamstrings, and glutes. But squats also work other parts of the body. It’s leg day and you want to work your quadriceps, the large muscles at the 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 ...

Okay, so the leg lift is one of those core moves that everyone love to hate. It’s deceivingly difficult to do, but it’s guaranteed to leave your abs feeling the burn—as long as you do them with proper ...