In lifting circles, the barbell back squat is often considered the king of exercises. But what if—either due to injury or an inability to get the form right—you can’t squat? You train one leg at a ...

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, ...

Make it harder: Use a heavier weight, increase the speed (power), or hold the end position for 2 seconds before returning.

Balance is essential for everyday activities but is especially important to athletes and seniors as they're more prone to injuries and falls.

Incorporating balance exercises into your strength training routine can help improve your stability, reduce the risk of injuries and enhance your running performance. From single-leg exercises to ...

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 ...

Tone your core and lose belly fat with exercises like side planks and hollow holds. Lose belly fat fast by pairing your ...

This move works the quads and also improves flexibility and balance. To perform the Zulu squat, lower your body as if ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. The muscles in your lower ...

A new study in trained lifters suggests one hard set per exercise, twice a week, may deliver more muscle than most people ...

Amber Sayer is a fitness, nutrition, and wellness writer and editor. She holds a master’s degree in exercise science and a master’s degree in prosthetics and orthotics. She is a NCSA-certified ...