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

Leg exercises are one of the best things you can do for your overall fitness. Not only do your legs contain some of your largest muscle groups (think: quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves), they also ...

Before I began coaching, I used weight machines all the time. I didn't know how to properly use free weights and felt very insecure in the weight room. Machines provided a simple solution to help me ...

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 ...

Leg presses and squats both work your quads, hamstrings, and glutes. But squats also work other parts of the body. It’s leg day and you want to work your quadriceps, the large muscles at the front of ...

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?

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