One WH editor put her quads and glutes to the test ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer 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, ...

Brandon Curry is redefining leg day with his Reverse Hack Sissy Squat, a brutal quad-focused upgrade to the classic sissy squat. This variation creates a deeper stretch, stronger peak contraction, and ...

Lunges and squats are both popular strength exercises for your lower body. There are a ton of variations of these moves — some that may even look and feel almost identical. When it comes to lunges and ...

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The squat is a foundational movement for a reason. A compound exercise, it recruits multiple major muscle groups at once and builds functional fitness, helping you with everyday movements (getting up ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Building strong, muscular quads is best done with a combination of compound exercises—squats, lunges, leg presses—and isolation ...

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?