Build stronger legs after 55 with 4 chair exercises that target your quads, hamstrings, and glutes without painful squats.

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 ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. The muscles in your lower ...

Reasons to work out your legs, which belong to the biggest muscle groups of your body, are plentiful. Leg workouts improve your overall strength, reduce your chance of injury, and maintain a healthy ...

Amber Sayer is a fitness, nutrition, and wellness writer and editor. She holds a master’s degree in exercise science and a master’s degree in prosthetics and orthotics. She is a NCSA-certified ...

The sciatic nerve is the longest and thickest nerve in your body. It's actually a bundle of five nerves that start in your lower back and run through your buttocks and down each leg. Inflammation of ...

The best leg day workouts for men should always comprise a mix of leg exercises to hit the glutes, quads, hamstrings, and calves. Training your legs is vital to any fitness goal, whether you want to ...

On the search for strong, sculpted legs? Thigh exercises — at home or in the gym — could be the answer. They may not be easy but, providing you combine 'em with some solid quad exercises and weighted ...

Firm your thighs after 50 with five standing exercises that build strength, improve balance, and outperform leg machines.

In lifting circles, the barbell back squat is often considered the king of exercises. But what if—either due to injury or an ...

If you’re over 40 and want to build strong, functional legs, you might think squats are the only way. But, trainer Bobby Maximus says that's not the case. "The back squat can lead to injury. Puts a ...

Targeted exercises can improve symptoms of knee osteoarthritis like pain and stiffness, protect cartilage, and slow the rate ...