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?

Squats aren’t the only way to build strong quads—moves like step-ups, lunges, and leg presses target them just as well. These exercises work the quads in different ways, from eccentric engagement on ...

Want bigger, stronger quads that stand out? Discover three essential leg exercises trusted by serious lifters to maximize size, strength, and overall lower-body development. Stay until the end to see ...

The longest bones in your body are your femurs, which are located within your upper legs. Connected to your femurs are your quadriceps, which are behind practically every movement that you do. This is ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Strengthen and tone your thighs with these at home quad workouts and exercises. Quad exercises, when done correctly, are one of ...

Squats work your glutes and hamstrings, as well as your quads. Many people turn to squats to bulk up their quads, but the exercise—which involves bending your knees and pushing your hips back as if ...

There’s no denying that lunges are a lower body blaster. They work your quads, glutes, hamstrings, and core, all while ...