You don't often hear anyone talking about how hard they hit their hamstrings at the gym. Leaving them out of your workout, though, is a big mistake, because they help you perform so many daily ...

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. For strong, powerful ...

Place your forearms deep into the creases of your hips. Squat down with your arms in this position so that your hands reach ...

The hamstrings tend to get a lot of love during a stretch routine (who doesn’t have tight hammies?). When it comes to strength training, though, the quads and calves steal most of the spotlight — ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Nordic curls are a bit of a gymgoer’s party trick. As you lower the backside of your body backwards ...

This funny-looking move is more than social media fluff. The leg day staple can save your spine.

Dumbbells are the perfect tool for serious at-home leg training. They allow you to safely load foundational movements such as ...

We have been slowly adapting to keeping our distance, and standing in longer lines. And as frustrating as that can be; a stronger lower body can not only alleviate the strain on your muscles, but help ...

Leg strengthening exercises after 55, with certified CPT guidance to rebuild muscle daily without beating up your joints.

BOSTON - Researchers have found that there are certain exercises people with knee arthritis can do to reduce their need for joint replacement. Experts said to focus on the quadriceps muscles, the ...