Quadricep exercises target the quadriceps - a group of muscles sitting on the front of your thighs. If you've done one too many squats in the gym or had to climb more stairs than you'd like, you'll be ...

When it comes to leg-training goals, a common one among bodybuilders is carving out the teardrop-shaped muscle just above the knee -- aka the vastus medialis oblique (VMO). But, like pretty much every ...

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, ...

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?

BOSTON - Researchers have found that there are certain exercises people with knee arthritis can do to reduce their need for joint replacement. Experts said to focus on the quadriceps muscles, the ...

Performing static quadriceps holds regularly can improve joint stability, especially around the knees. By strengthening the ...

A rehabilitation protocol that involves initiating progressive eccentric resistance exercises 3 weeks after patients undergo anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction can more than double quadriceps ...

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 ...