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

Objective We aimed to determine hip and lower-leg muscle strength in people after ACL injury compared with an uninjured control group (between people) and the uninjured contralateral limb (between ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Exercise with lower extremity blood flow restriction may improve strength-related outcomes in athletes. Most ...

Growing evidence shows that building muscle strength can have benefits for your heart, even leading to better outcomes after a heart attack. Having a higher level of leg muscle strength appears to be ...

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 ...

Training your legs properly is a cornerstone of a balanced fitness routine. The lower body houses the largest muscle groups in the body—quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves—and activating them ...

How many squats after 50 is exceptional? A CSCS breaks down benchmarks, form cues, and leg-strength tips.

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. Squats train all the major ...

You’ve probably heard it a million times: “Nothing beats squats for leg day!” But what if I told you there might actually be a better option for toning those legs? As a certified personal trainer, ...

Building muscle and strength in your lower body doesn't have to look like the same stale series of squats and forward lunges during every workout. For a better, well-rounded routine, you'll want to ...