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.
May 20
Tip: The Purpose of the Leg Press
Some coaches say the leg press is useless. They're wrong. Here's why.
April 19
Tip: The Single-Leg Exercise You Need
Here's a leg-destroying unilateral move you've gotta try for strength and size gains.
April 3
How to Build Big Legs With Bad Knees
Got angry knees? Here are the five best exercises to allow your legs to keep growing while keeping your knees happy.
March 19
Tip: Two Quad Killers You've Never Tried
These untraditional exercises will leave you pumped for hours... if you can take the pain.
March 13
Question of Power 4
Coach Carter tackles tricep growth, dietary restraint, and how to tell if you're ready to compete in bodybuilding. Check it out.
February 27
15 Quad-Building Exercises for Women
Glutes get all the attention. A big butt is nice, but it needs to be balanced, both aesthetically and functionally, with strong quads.
February 22
Tip: The 3-Cycle Leg Press Program
Pro bodybuilders depend on this much-maligned movement. Here's how to do it right and program it correctly.