One of the best ways to build bigger, stronger quadriceps: the leg extension machine. It zeros in on your quadriceps by preventing other muscles from helping. But what happens when you don’t have a ...

If you want legs that command attention, you have to balance strength and size. Squats and deadlifts will crush your glutes and hamstrings, helping you to pack on serious power. But if you want quads ...

If you’ve ever been in a big-box gym before, you’ve seen plenty of guys doing classic leg exercises like squats and lunges and deadlifts. But there’s a good chance you’ve also seen a host of ...

Stretch-mediated hypertrophy is an area of research that's caused quite a stir, especially if you are interested in simple tricks to get the most out of your sets. The concept includes focusing on ...

Dorian Yates is still sharing his elite bodybuilding knowledge, even though he isn’t gracing the Mr. Olympia stage anytime soon. The six-time Mr. Olympia recently detailed his grueling leg day on ...

If you want to burn fat and build a stronger lower body, you've to workyour quads and leg extensions are the best way to work them If you want to burn fat and build a stronger lower body, you've to ...

Talk about a joint effort: New research shows that strong quadriceps can help men recover faster from knee surgery. Researchers at the University of Delaware measured the quad strength and knee ...

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?

Try seated leg exercises for men over 65, a joint-friendly daily routine from CPT Tyler Read to maintain strength.

Rebuilding leg strength after 60 doesn’t require heavy weights or high-impact workouts. One simple seated exercise can ...