BELIEVE IT OR NOT, there's more than one way to heft a barbell. You might be used to gripping a bar by its shaft, counting on the rough knurling to help you hold onto the implement as you add ...

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 ...

Sit-to-Stand: According to the folks at Peloton, “the best leg exercises (especially for beginners) focus on stability and control.” And this is one of the simplest. Sit in the center of a chair.

Hitting the gym hard but still not seeing the gains you’re after? It might not be about how much time you’re putting in, but what kind of exercises you’re doing. Fitness coach Laura Wilson says the ...

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?

Full-body routines are great and all, but there’s just something special about leg day. A solid leg workout plan gives you a chance to challenge some of your biggest and strongest muscles. After all, ...