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, ...

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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. Ready for leg day?

You've heard it a million times before, but still: never skip leg day. Longterm lifters know that leg exercises are what really separate the men from the boys, and if you're looking to build full body ...

Squats train all the major muscles in your legs, including quads and hamstrings. Walking lunges challenge your leg muscles ...

If your legs aren't sore a day or two after this workout, you're doing something wrong. Use a box, stair step or sturdy chair if a park bench is not convenient. This workout targets your glutes, ...

Is starting training again after a back injury a risky option? Not anymore. An upset back can’t stop you from becoming fit and strong. You can squat hard, bench hard, and even lift hard if you follow ...

Yes, you can build leg muscle without weights. In fact, research has shown that a training program using only bodyweight was substantially effective in improving lower body muscle force and power. So, ...

If you're looking to change it up on leg day, Bulgarian split squats are a great way to add variety to your workout routine. In fact, they're the move you should be adding to your lower-body day when ...

Long-term lifters understand the real importance of leg day (despite how gruelling it may be). Stronger quads help to stabilise our body, power everyday movements, like walking, running and hiking, ...