Contrary to what you may think, you don't need heavy weights to build leg strength. While a set of dumbbells can be a helpful tool while training, it's also possible to strengthen your quads, calves, ...
Dumbbells are the perfect tool for serious at-home leg training. They allow you to safely load foundational movements such as ...
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, ...
Many people often struggle with what exercises to prioritize at home for health. In Japan, which has entered a super-aged ...
Level up leg day with the Jefferson split squat, also known as the 'barbell-between-legs split squat' (it doesn't quite have the same ring to it, does it?). A slight variation on the Jefferson squat – ...
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?