What makes the squat thrust so effective? Using only your bodyweight, it repeatedly hits many of the major muscle groups in both your upper and lower...
If you want to move more powerfully and prevent injury, it’s time to incorporate hip extensions into your exercise routine. So, what’s a hip extension?...
Whether done by stepping forward or backward, the lunge is popular among trainers for good reason: It not only hits your legs and glutes, but also works your core and...
Lunges are often an afterthought when it comes to lower-body exercises. In most workouts (maybe yours?) they typically take a back seat to “bigger” moves such...
When it comes to keeping your quad muscles strong and healthy, stretching is as important to your routine as strengthening exercises are. Lying quad stretches really target the...
The quadriceps are a group of four muscles found in the front of your thighs. They are all about extending, or straightening, the knee. When you get...
Standing calf raises require minimal equipment — or none at all — and they’re suitable for beginners and seasoned exercisers alike. This move works your...
Looking for a novel way to work your hamstrings, glutes, and lower back while burning a ton of calories at the same time? The dumbbell deadlift, a less-celebrated take...
When people start doing barre workouts consistently, they often (happily) notice a change in their thighs (and the rest of their body), which makes sense,...