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, ...

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The longest bones in your body are your femurs, which are located within your upper legs. Connected to your femurs are your quadriceps, which are behind practically every movement that you do. This is ...

Whether you realize it or not, your quads are doing the most—every time you sit, stand, step, or sprint. These powerhouse muscles on the front of your thighs are crucial for strength, balance, and ...

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Most quad exercises don’t require special equipment and are relatively easy for beginners. Whether you’re new to exercise or you’re a professional athlete, your quads are an important muscle group to ...

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 ...

From warming up to winding down, these glutes activation exercises are your go-to for a more flexible, mobile, and injury-proof lower body. Give your backside the attention and TLC it deserves with ...

Many runners welcome downhills for a change of intensity and pace. Momentum gives you a push and you have a chance to catch your breath. But when you have descent after descent—as you do in hilly ...

YOU HAVE TO make one major decision when planning for your lower body day workout: should you squat or deadlift? Both the back squat and the barbell deadlift are renowned for their ability to build ...