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

Leg strengthening exercises after 55, with certified CPT guidance to rebuild muscle daily without beating up your joints.

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, ...

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 ...

This summer, we’re honoring our mind, body, and spirit and accepting the beauty of our bodies. However, that doesn’t mean we have to shy away from giving ourselves a tune-up, and the perfect area to ...

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 ...

Try seated leg exercises for men over 65, a joint-friendly daily routine from CPT Tyler Read to maintain strength.

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?

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, ...

In lifting circles, the barbell back squat is often considered the king of exercises. But what if—either due to injury or an inability to get the form right—you can’t squat? You train one leg at a ...