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, ...

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 ...

Even if you're not a true gym buff, you likely know that a typical leg day workout consists of exercises like squats, deadlifts, and lunges. But once you get beyond those tried-and-true cornerstones ...

Ready for leg day? I’ve already shared my favorite exercises for hamstrings and for your glutes (a.k.a. your butt). It’s time to tackle the main muscle group we think of when we think of legs: the ...

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The split squat can be done using dumbbells, a barbell, kettlebells or your own bodyweight. To make the exercise harder, you can place the back foot on an elevated surface to perform a Bulgarian split ...

Why: This exercise is the best alternative you'll get to a machine leg curl. It will isolate your hamstrings better than ...

Best butt exercise that works more than just your butt: deadlifts Deadlifts and their variations were one of my top picks for hamstring exercises, and they make an appearance here too. You could do ...