Think barbell back squats are the only way to grow a mammoth lower body? Guess again. While powerlifters swear by this powerful compound move, it's not exactly the be-all, end-all for growing leg ...

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Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD The best exercises for bad knees are those that target the muscles supporting ...

Working the lungs and legs is a combination punch to being healthy and living longer. Studies show that leg strength and heart and lung efficiency are the keys to staying mobile, doing things outside ...

While the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has halted the cadence of everyday life for just about everyone, the world is now beginning to adjust. We're all handling the challenges of social distancing ...

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Besides clocking a few miles here and there on the treadmill, the gym may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think about reaching your PR. But it does, in fact, offer some unique ...

Ready for leg day? I’ve already shared my favorite exercises for hamstrings and for your glutes (a.k.a. your butt). It’s time to tackle the main muscle group we think of when we think of legs: the ...

As a runner, I know the importance of a strong lower body. Without my weekly leg workout I find I'm more susceptible to knee pain, muscle injuries and other horrible aches that hold me back. This ...

Name your favorite day in the gym. If your gut reaction is Monday's chest and back workout or Thursday's shoulder exercises, ...

You only need one piece of equipment to thoroughly work your lower body. This dumbbell leg workout is proof. Just like movie reboots, leg day is revered by some and conspicuously avoided by others.