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

Anyone interested in building lean muscle will love this method.

Level up leg day with the Jefferson split squat, also known as the 'barbell-between-legs split squat' (it doesn't quite have the same ring to it, does it?). A slight variation on the Jefferson squat – ...

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, ...

Squats train all the major muscles in your legs, including quads and hamstrings. Walking lunges challenge your leg muscles and improve your stability and coordination. The leg press machine targets ...

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?

If you've ever seen a powerlifter deadlift upwards of 600 pounds you're probably asking yourself "How did they get here?" While they'll surely tell you it came after years of repeating the beloved ...

Exercises that work the whole leg are a great way to build shapely glutes. The best exercises include hip thrusts and Bulgarian split squats, personal trainer Lucie Cowan said. Challenging yourself ...

Reasons to work out your legs, which belong to the biggest muscle groups of your body, are plentiful. Leg workouts improve your overall strength, reduce your chance of injury, and maintain a healthy ...

Dumbbells are versatile pieces of workout equipment that allow you to train every part of your body. When it comes to leg workouts with dumbbells, a range of exercises allows you to hit the major ...

Hold a dumbbell in each hand in front of your thighs. Hinge at the hips—keeping a slight bend in the knee—as you lower the ...