Doing leg workouts is one of the best things you can do for your overall fitness. Not only do your legs contain some of your largest muscle groups (think: quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves) but ...

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 ...

Strengthen and tone your thighs with this powerful quad-focused yoga pose! Perfect for building lean muscle, boosting leg ...

Hold a dumbbell in each hand in front of your thighs. Hinge at the hips—keeping a slight bend in the knee—as you lower the ...

Working the lungs and legs is a combination punch to being healthy and living longer. Studies show that leg strength and heart and lung efficiency are the keys to staying mobile, doing things outside ...

Calves are one of the most ignored muscles in training, yet they’re responsible for almost every step, jump, and sprint you take. Whether you’re climbing stairs, carrying groceries, or pushing heavier ...

Full-body routines are great and all, but there’s just something special about leg day. A solid leg workout plan gives you a chance to challenge some of your biggest and strongest muscles. After all, ...

This summer, we’re honoring our mind, body, and spirit and accepting the beauty of our bodies. However, that doesn’t mean we have to shy away from giving ourselves a tune-up, and the perfect area to ...

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?

Chair exercises for leg strength after 65, 6 no-strain moves from certified trainer Michael Betts, with form cues and sets.

Bed exercises for seniors, trainer Michael Betts shares 5 moves to rebuild lower-body strength after 60, no gym needed.