Want to build more leg strength, muscle and power? Look no further than the barbell back squat and leg press, two compound exercises that promise to give your lower body muscles a run for their money ...

THE SQUAT IS, when it comes to the grand hierarchy of strength training, one of the few exercises that deserves rarified, must-do status for just about every type of trainee. The compound movement is ...

Bend your knees slightly and grip the kettlebell handle. Drive through your heels and stand tall as you squeeze your glutes.

A simple, effective, and motivating fitness challenge designed to strengthen your glutes, improve overall health, and make ...

James Shapiro, NASM-certified personal trainer in NYC and owner of Primal Power Fitness, told POPSUGAR that single-leg squats challenge your stability more than regular squats because they require ...

There are certain exercises that, when showcased on the 'gram, look totally doable, but in reality, are extremely difficult to execute—even for the super fit among us. Stokes' solution? A move she ...

TRAINING EFFECTIVELY MEANS doing exercises that will get you to your goals faster. If that goal involves building strong legs, you've likely programmed leg presses or squats at some point in your ...

If you're bored of standard squats, single leg "pistol" squats can progress your muscle gains. Pistol squats are challenging but working on them can improve balance and fix weaknesses. You can ...

Squats? Mastered ’em, mate. Glutes? Consider them trained. But if tree pose has you feeling less than strong and stable, it’s time to target those oft-neglected muscles that strengthen your legs and ...

Plus, there's less stress placed on your back. Barbell squats generally put more pressure on the spine, which isn't an issue ...

To properly train your legs, you need to do more than squats. Your legs (and your hips) are capable of a variety of different movements. Those include bending at the waist bending at the knee, and ...

See the squat rep benchmarks after 55, how to squat with clean form, and the best tips to build lower-body endurance.