Think barbell back squats are the only way to grow a mammoth lower body? Guess again. While powerlifters swear by this powerful compound move, it's not exactly the be-all, end-all for growing leg ...

Discover the science-backed moves that fitness experts in the United States recommend to grow stronger, leaner, and more resilient legs at any age.

Most guys train legs like an afterthought—then wonder why they look top-heavy. This workout hits quads first, then hamstrings, and we finish with calves the way most people avoid. My brother and I ...

By stacking variations of the same movement, the squat, with different loading implements, you can target your lower body ...

Our legs carry us wherever we go, and it's tempting to pay them back by putting your feet up whenever possible. There's a time and a place for that, but personal trainers share that one of the best ...

From Pilates to plyometrics, these short-and-sweet leg workout videos will change the way you feel about leg day. What’s more, if you are pushing your leg muscles, your “time under tension” (or the ...

Just 10 minutes is all Class Fitsugar trainer Nikki Nie asks of you for this leg and booty burning workout. Presented by Allegra, this low-impact session will take you through a quick circuit of ...

Whenever the lie-down-on-your-side portion of a Pilates mat class comes around, I always breathe a sigh of relief. Even though I know moves like clamshells and leg lifts will leave my glutes and inner ...

Heavy leg exercises may increase production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that supports the growth and maintenance of nerves in the brain, Carbone said. This process, called ...