Going to the gym is important, but for many modern lifestyles, it just makes sense to build a home gym. Compact home gym equipment typically features pieces like dumbbells and kettlebells, but what’s ...

If you’ve ever been in a big-box gym before, you’ve seen plenty of guys doing classic leg exercises like squats and lunges and deadlifts. But there’s a good chance you’ve also seen a host of ...

Leg extensions are one of the most effective exercises for isolating the quadriceps. Unlike compound movements like squats or lunges, the leg extension machine specifically targets the knee joint, ...

Besides clocking a few miles here and there on the treadmill, the gym may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think about reaching your PR. But it does, in fact, offer some unique ...

THE PATH TO BIG, teardrop thigh muscles is generally thought to go in one direction: Straight to the leg extension machine. This piece of gym equipment is beloved by bodybuilders, athletes, and ...

Stop wasting hours on complex machines and discover the "minimum effective dose" approach that sports scientists use to build elite lower-body strength.

The ideal piece of home exercise equipment is versatile, effective, and hopefully not too bulky. For those looking to target their lower body, there are a variety of leg machines from which to choose.

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?

If youve ever been in a big-box gym before, youve seen plenty of guys doing classic leg exercises like squats and lunges and deadlifts. But theres a good chance youve also seen a host of leg-training ...