Squats train all the major muscles in your legs, including quads and hamstrings. Walking lunges challenge your leg muscles ...

In most workout splits, one to two dedicated leg days per week is common, but it really all depends on your fitness level and ...

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?

Rebuilding leg strength after 60 doesn’t require heavy weights or high-impact workouts. One simple seated exercise can ...

When you think about the muscles you work most on a run, the quads probably come to mind first. Not only do these muscles extend the knee for a strong push-off and flex the hip for a powerful forward ...

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, ...

Rebuild leg muscle after 50 with these 5 joint-friendly morning exercises. Safer than squats and easy to do at home.

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 ...