When it comes to lower-body exercises, big compound movements like squats and lunges may be where our thoughts initially turn for building general strength. But leg curls can be a much-needed addition ...

Last week I responded to a reader who asked about her trainer's recommendation she do the stiff-legged dead lift exercise for her hamstrings and glute muscles. Because the stiff-legged dead lift ...

Position the arm of the cable machine down by moving it to No. 10. Find a single handle to clip to the hook. Choose a weight that you are comfortable doing a single bicep curl. Place handle in right ...

Squats train all the major muscles in your legs, including quads and hamstrings. Walking lunges challenge your leg muscles ...

Summer is the time when the gym is crowded with people, but the crowd is hardly seen on Saturday. This is because widely Saturday is the official leg day at the gym, and that’s something most are ...

Place a resistance band around your ankles. Start with a lighter band and work your way up to a heavier band. Begin standing with feet directly underneath your hips and your hands on your hips. Squat ...