Heavy leg exercises may increase production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that supports the growth and maintenance of nerves in the brain, Carbone said. This process, called ...

Think barbell back squats are the only way to grow a mammoth lower body? Guess again. While powerlifters swear by this powerful compound move, it's not exactly the be-all, end-all for growing leg ...

You don't need a gym membership or fancy equipment to level up your leg workout. Simply add a dumbbell to these simple lower-body exercises. Stand with your feet wider than the hips with your toes ...

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Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Squats train all the major ...

I love a tough leg day workout. I'm all about deadlifts and the many types of squats to challenge all the lower body muscles. Still, I often find myself doing the same moves on repeat and could use an ...

You’ve probably heard it a million times: “Nothing beats squats for leg day!” But what if I told you there might actually be a better option for toning those legs? As a certified personal trainer, ...

Incorporating lunges into your leg day routine has numerous benefits, setting the stage for increased performance in military training and overall durability. Lunges should be a staple of leg workouts ...

This summer, we’re honoring our mind, body, and spirit and accepting the beauty of our bodies. However, that doesn’t mean we have to shy away from giving ourselves a tune-up, and the perfect area to ...