Plyometric exercises require you to push yourself to your maximum effort through quick and intense bursts of energy like jumping, sprinting, lunging and hopping. They call on you to perform explosive ...

If you're one of those athletes who doesn't react well to high running mileage, researchers in Japan have a possible solution. In their study, published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning, ...

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

Ready to step outside your comfort zone... and up onto a plyo box? This super spicy power-building workout is tough and will challenge you in ways the most grueling long run can’t—and that’s on ...

We’re talking about plyometrics – a branch of exercises that involve fast, explosive movements like jumping, hopping and ...

Daily exercises to build muscle after 45, with expert coaching cues, to improve strength, balance, and muscle retention.

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 ...

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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?