Building strong, muscular quads is best done with a combination of compound exercises—squats, lunges, leg presses—and isolation work, such as leg extensions. Tack on some powerful plyometric moves, ...

Bed exercises for strength after 60, with certified CPT guidance to rebuild muscle safely with low joint stress.

Stop overcomplicating your training and start focusing on the high-ROI lifts that guarantee muscle growth, aesthetic symmetry ...

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?

You may never want to skip leg day again with these side leg raises that take your fitness game up a notch. By adding these leg exercises into your routine, you’ll be shaping and strengthening your ...

Training your legs properly is a cornerstone of a balanced fitness routine. The lower body houses the largest muscle groups in the body—quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves—and activating them ...

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

Gentle stretching and other low impact exercises can strengthen the muscles that support your knee joint. Start by stretching your heel, calf, quadriceps, and hamstrings, and work up to half squats, ...

An active lifestyle with regular exercise is still easily achievable for those in their 60s and beyond. Maintaining strong muscles has everyday benefits such as improving balance, reducing falls, ...