When it comes to gym machines, the leg press is a solid choice for isolating your lower body. As a compound exercise that hits multiple lower-body muscle groups at once, it's also a great way to work ...
Besides clocking a few miles here and there on the treadmill, the gym may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think about reaching your PR. But it does, in fact, offer some unique ...
Leg press exercises can be modified for different goals based on your foot position, trainers say. Variations can target your glutes, hamstrings, or quads to build muscle and strength. Fitness ...
You’ve probably heard it a million times: “Nothing beats squats for leg day!” But what if I told you there might actually be a better option for toning those legs? As a certified personal trainer, ...
It’s no secret that consistent running is important for progress, but what about strength training? When visiting a gym, runners may feel inclined to stick with the treadmill, but research reveals ...
When you think of leg workouts, what moves come to mind? Let me guess: Exercises like squats and leg presses. And rightly so! Leg presses meanwhile, are a fast-track to feeling strong AF (just ask ...
Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about health, fitness, and science here since 2015. Beth was the recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Science Award in science ...
There’s a lot of debate about weight machines in the fitness world. Some people gravitate towards them because they seem a ...
Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. The muscles in your lower ...