Most guys train legs like an afterthought—then wonder why they look top-heavy. This workout hits quads first, then hamstrings, and we finish with calves the way most people avoid. My brother and I ...

By stacking variations of the same movement, the squat, with different loading implements, you can target your lower body ...

The bodybuilder was known for his muscular legs, but is Tom Platz's workout safe for the average gym goer? Experts weigh in on the best way to build leg muscle. If the Tom Platz leg workout had a ...

Chair exercises for leg strength after 55, in 6 minutes. Trainer Jarrod Nobbe shares a simple routine that builds muscle fast.

Heavy leg exercises may increase production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that supports the growth and maintenance of nerves in the brain, Carbone said. This process, called ...

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?

Leg days in military preparation training require two components: strength training with weights and movement training with weights, also known as load bearing. The methods below show workouts that ...

When you think of leg day, you might automatically picture yourself profusely sweating as you drop into a squat, lower into a deadlift, or glide into a hip thrust. Just make sure you don’t sleep on ...