March 6
The Box Squat: Get It Right!
The box squat is perfect for both advanced and beginner lifters. Here's how to get it right and what to avoid at all costs.
February 20
The 4 Toughest Landmine Lifts for Leg Day
Hit your legs and glutes with just a landmine setup and some plates. Here's how.
January 11
How to Build Big Hamstrings with Minimal Equipment
Training at home or in a bare-bones gym with limited equipment? Here's how to maximize hamstring size and strength.
December 11
The 4 Best Romanian Deadlift Variations
Beef up your glutes and hams with Romanian deadlifts. Tired of the standard version? No problem. Check out the other variations.
November 23
Reverse the Lunge, Build Big Hard Legs
A few simple tricks make reverse lunges far more effective. Take them from the exercise you avoid to the one you can't pass up. Here's how.
November 2
Beyond the Back Squat: The 7 Best Alternatives
Can't back squat anymore? Don't enjoy it? No problem. Here are seven squat variations that'll do the trick.
September 26
The Absolute Best Way to Do Hamstring Curls
What's better, the lying or seated hamstring curl? And how can you perform each to get the most gains? Answers here.
August 29
Level-Up Your Lunges for New Gains
The standard lunge is alright. But if that's all you do, your legs and glutes are missing out. Add a couple of these variations to your plan.
August 22
The Kickstand Stance: Nail Your Glutes & Hams
Sometimes all it takes is a small adjustment to unlock untapped gains. The kickstand does just that. Use it for squats and deadlifts like this.
August 3
Beyond Biceps: Build Legs With This Bar
It's not just for curls. Use the EZ-bar for classic leg exercises and set fire to your quads, hams, and glutes. Here's how.
August 1
The 6 Six Toughest Bulgarian Split Squats
Most serious lifters do the Bulgarian split squat. Here are 6 ways to take that challenging lift to the next level.
July 27
Stop Crapping on Leg Extensions
Stop avoiding the leg extension machine if you want bigger, stronger legs. Bonus: It'll make you better at the big lifts. Here's why.
June 14
The 5 Missing Lifts for Lower-Body Strength
Don't be all show and no go. Add these exercises to your program to build athletic strength, boost performance, and build even more muscle.
May 25
Make These 4 Leg Machines Work Even Better
Yes, you can build big quads using machines, but those leg machine exercises need to be modified for best results. Here's what to do.
May 3
6 Lifts for Big Legs and Healthy Joints
If your hips, knees, or lower back are aching, swap some of your go-to lifts for any or all of these guaranteed leg-builders.
April 12
6 Killer Hamstring Exercises You Haven't Even Tried
Add some meat to your hamstrings, increase sports performance, and prevent injuries with these challenging new exercises.
March 30
Build Your Legs Without Pain
Never skip leg day, even if you have crabby knees or a tricky lower back. Just use these eight pain-free exercises for hypertrophy.
March 9
The Missing Leg Exercise for Size & Athleticism
It's time to stop working out in just two dimensions. Add some frontal plane movement and leg size with these four step-off leg exercises.
February 2
This Bodyweight Leg Exercise Will Destroy You
Get this into your workouts. With just your body weight, it'll build your hamstrings, glutes, and calves. Bonus: You can do it anywhere.