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 ...

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

There are many ways to combine leg exercises with cardio options. This is a classic method for working the legs, glutes and hips, along with cardio events between resistance training. If you wish, you ...

From Pilates to plyometrics, these short-and-sweet leg workout videos will change the way you feel about leg day. What’s more, if you are pushing your leg muscles, your “time under tension” (or the ...

Squats train all the major muscles in your legs, including quads and hamstrings. Walking lunges challenge your leg muscles and improve your stability and coordination. The leg press machine targets ...

Being a little aggressive on a leg day is easy to do without realizing it until the following day. Your legs, butt and lower back may continue to feel it for the second day after pushing it too hard.

Our legs carry us wherever we go, and it's tempting to pay them back by putting your feet up whenever possible. There's a time and a place for that, but personal trainers share that one of the best ...

I love a tough leg day workout. I'm all about deadlifts and the many types of squats to challenge all the lower body muscles. Still, I often find myself doing the same moves on repeat and could use an ...

You’ve probably heard it a million times: “Nothing beats squats for leg day!” But what if I told you there might actually be a better option for toning those legs? As a certified personal trainer, ...