The squat is the gold standard leg exercise either done with weights, no weights, tubing, and/or weighted balls. The benefits are many—from sports skills improvements to maximize caloric expenditure.

Pyramid sets are a unique training method that involves adjusting the weight across consecutive sets, creating a pyramid-like structure. For example, Cutler started his leg workout with seated ...

THE LEG CURL is one of the best machines for building hamstring strength and size. If you don't have one handy, though, what's the next best option? There are two types of hamstring curl machines, and ...

Most machines you find at the gym are engineered to train specific muscles—usually a primary muscle and one or more secondary muscles. The chest press machine works your pectorals and shoulders, while ...

LITTLE ROCK — Almost every exercising American knows where the hamstrings live. Along with the quadriceps, the hamstrings are key foundational muscles of the lower body. They are relevant in walking, ...

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 ...