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,...
A plié (pronounced plee-AY) is as simple as bending your knees — and yet, this foundational movement really isn’t that simple. When translated from French,...
Squats are having a moment on social media right now, often tagged with phrases like #bootygains or #squatbooty. Is it true? Do squats make your butt look bigger? The answer...
Warning: If all you do on leg day is hammer away at your quadriceps with endless squats, it’s time to reconsider that approach — and include hamstring exercises...