Leg day is a staple in any well-rounded workout routine. And while many people make it a priority for a peachier backside or toned calves, strong legs are essential for reasons beyond aesthetics. In ...

In most workout splits, one to two dedicated leg days per week is common, but it really all depends on your fitness level and ...

Think you need to do weighted squats or heavy-load leg presses to build leg muscles? Good news for those of us without gym memberships: those moves are effective, but weights definitely aren't ...

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

Yes, you can build leg muscle without weights. In fact, research has shown that a training program using only bodyweight was substantially effective in improving lower body muscle force and power. So, ...

Along with a bigger, stronger chest, shirt-straining arms and perfectly carved six-pack abs, most guys want their leg muscles to really pop. Contrary to what you might think, building bigger legs ...

Rocky Ribacoff, fitness manager at Equinox, shows how to ramp up our walk with wrist and leg weights. Ribacoff recommends 1-pound weights. Wearable weights can be incorporated into a workout routine ...

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! When people add a leg day to their strength-training program, ...