Building strong, muscular quads is best done with a combination of compound exercises—squats, lunges, leg presses—and isolation work, such as leg extensions. Tack on some powerful plyometric moves, ...

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 ...

Calves are one of the most ignored muscles in training, yet they’re responsible for almost every step, jump, and sprint you take. Whether you’re climbing stairs, carrying groceries, or pushing heavier ...

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 ...

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 ...

Unlike many machines at the gym, the cable pulley has stood the test of time. That's because the cable pulley and cable crossover machines are some of the most versatile pieces of gym equipment, ...

Kettlebell exercises make your gym and at-home workouts exponentially better. We could also say the equipment makes your workouts easier, but that's not really the case. An all-in-one fitness tool ...

If you are looking for a leg-day workout that will help you prepare for military service, look no further. Take your workout outside, regardless of the elements, and get to work. Getting used to ...

Back pain can make you nervous about tying your shoes, let alone working out. However, while resting a painful back may help for a time, often getting back in the gym and moving makes it feel better, ...