The Missing Leg Exercise for Size & Athleticism
Box Step-Offs for Strong Legs
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.
January 2
The 4 Best Isolation Exercises for Leg Day
Isolate your legs like a pro. Use these exercises in addition to the big lifts and you'll make leg day far more effective.
December 26
The Lumberjack Squat: 5 Ways to Do It
No squats, no gains. But you don't have to put a bar across your back to do them. Try the lumberjack squat. Here's how to do it.
October 27
Do This for 30-Seconds Between Sets for Big Quads
Spend the first 30 seconds of your rest period doing this to gain some bonus muscle in your quads. Here's the science and the training method.
September 29
5 Lunge Exercises for Strong Legs and Glutes
Take this popular exercise to the next level if you want big legs, great glutes, and healthy knees. Here's what to do.
September 12
Skater Squat: The Ultimate Unilateral Exercise?
It builds muscle, boosts performance, and strengthens the squat and deadlift, all while being joint-friendly. The skater squat does it all.
August 3
The Bikini Champion's Leg Workout
For a powerful, beautiful lower body, use this leg workout from Bikini Olympia Champion, Nathalia Melo-Wilson.
July 11
The Bulletproofing Leg Workout
If you're after strength, size, athleticism, and happy joints, add these four unilateral exercises to your leg workout.
April 6
Beyond the Safety Bar Squat
The Safety Bar squat is great, but don't limit the uses for this underrated tool. Use it for a complete lower-body workout. Here's how.
March 20
The Best Number of Sets for Getting Stronger
A solid new study determines the best number of sets for building lower-body strength. Hint: You're probably doing way too many. Info here.
March 2
How to Squat When You're a Big Boy
The bigger you get, the harder it is to squat with good form. Here's how to squat when you have big hips, big shoulders, or poor mobility.
February 10
Straighten Up and Squat Right
A forward-leaning squat might help you lift more weight, but it also sets you up for small quads and other issues. Here are six solutions.
January 11
Squats: Have You Mastered All 4 Levels?
You probably didn't need to start with back squats, and you certainly don't have to finish there. Master these progressions and own the lift.
June 2
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.
October 31
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.
May 20
Tip: The Purpose of the Leg Press
Some coaches say the leg press is useless. They're wrong. Here's why.
May 17
Tip: Smoke Your Legs With an EZ-Bar
It's not just for arm day, you meathead. Try these awesome lower-body exercises.
May 14
Tip: Glute Ham Raise Machine
Not using the GHR in your gym? You're missing out. It's a great knee-friendly, hip dominant movement.
May 11
Tip: Dumbbell Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift
Add this RDL variation to your leg day... especially if you have cranky knees.