Leg Exercises

The Right Way to Do Squats, Plus Our Favorite Variations

Feb 3, 2025

The Right Way to Do Squats, Plus Our Favorite Variations

If you're looking to strengthen your lower body, squats are one of the most effective exercises you can do.

Deadlifts Work More Muscles Than You Might Think — and the DOMS Will Prove It

Oct 22, 2024

Deadlifts Work More Muscles Than You Might Think — and the DOMS Will Prove It

When you describe a deadlift, the exercise sounds almost easy.

These Inner-Thigh Exercises Will Strengthen Your Whole Lower Body

Sep 18, 2024

These Inner-Thigh Exercises Will Strengthen Your Whole Lower Body

Plan your average week of lower-body workouts, and you might decide to treat your glutes to heavy hip thrusts and squats.

How to Do Step-Ups For Stronger Legs and Glutes

Aug 28, 2024

How to Do Step-Ups For Stronger Legs and Glutes

Want to work your legs and butt but don't have any weights?

6 Kettlebell Glute Exercises to Swing and Squat Your Way to a Stronger Butt

Jun 28, 2024

6 Kettlebell Glute Exercises to Swing and Squat Your Way to a Stronger Butt

Kettlebells don't get the love that they should.

Why You Should Add Walking Lunges to Your Routine

Jun 24, 2024

Why You Should Add Walking Lunges to Your Routine

If you could name an exercise that focuses on multiple muscles in the lower body as well as builds stability and core strength, what would your answer be?

15 Dumbbell Leg Exercises For Your Best Lower-Body Day Yet

Jun 20, 2024

15 Dumbbell Leg Exercises For Your Best Lower-Body Day Yet

With so many lower-body exercises to choose from, you may occasionally suffer from decision paralysis when you're standing in front of the free weights at the gym.

If You're Bored of Lunges, You May Be Doing Them Wrong

Jun 17, 2024

If You're Bored of Lunges, You May Be Doing Them Wrong

If you've done a strength workout before, there's a good chance it involved lunges, especially if the sweat session was focused on your lower body.

Wake Up Sleepy Glutes With These 10 Bodyweight Butt Exercises

May 24, 2024

Wake Up Sleepy Glutes With These 10 Bodyweight Butt Exercises

What if we told you your glutes weren't only the foundation of a healthier set of legs but also part of having a strong, functional core?

Exactly How to Do Jump Squats — Plus, Variations For Every Level

May 23, 2024

Exactly How to Do Jump Squats — Plus, Variations For Every Level

Picking up heavy weights can be empowering and rewarding, but you don't need equipment to start a fire in your leg muscles.

The Right Way to Do a Bulgarian Split Squat, According to a Trainer

May 9, 2024

The Right Way to Do a Bulgarian Split Squat, According to a Trainer

If you're looking to change it up on leg day, Bulgarian split squats are a great way to add variety to your workout routine.

A 30-Day Squat Challenge to Put Your Lower Body to the Test

May 8, 2024

A 30-Day Squat Challenge to Put Your Lower Body to the Test

No matter what type of workout class you're taking — from Pilates reformer to indoor cycling — it's rare to make it all the way from warm up to cool down without doing at least one squat.