December 4
How To Build Meaty Hamstrings
Are your hammies on the puny side even though you train them? Here's how to build them with science and sweat.
December 2
Tip: Grow Your Quads by 12 Percent in 2 Weeks
A new study shows how you can use ordinary elastic knee wraps to build your legs like never before.
November 30
Tip: The Best Single-Leg Exercise for Mass
Unilateral training isn't just for athletes. Here's a one-legged movement that also builds tons of muscle.
November 27
Tip: The Bodyweight Leg Destroyer
Ramp up your low-body training with this athletic move.
October 28
Tip: Trap Bar Complex
Complexes – a series of exercises performed in succession with a single implement – are a great way to build muscle, boost conditioning, and burn fat.
October 26
Tip: The Knee Block Squat
This movement blocking drill is a good first step when it comes to cleaning up your squat form.
October 25
Tip: The Wall Squat
Use this movement blocking drill to clean up your squat form.
October 23
Tip: Dynamic-Static Compound Set – Quads
With this TUT method, you do 8-12 reps on the leg press followed by a static hold to failure. (Reps and holds are abbreviated for demonstration purposes.)
October 22
Tip: 4 Hamstring Exercises for Athletic Performance
Prevent hamstring injuries. Sprint faster. Build better looking legs. Add a couple of these exercises to your plan.
October 19
Tip: Two Exercises for Complete Quad Development
Yes, do your squats. But add in these two moves for all-around strength.
October 10
Tip: Goblet Lateral Lunge
Balance out all those sagittal plane squats and deadlifts with some frontal plane movements, like this one.
October 5
Tip: Squat Like a Sissy For Bigger Legs
This might just be the toughest bodyweight-only exercise for quads. Take a look.
October 4
Tip: The Bodyweight Lunge Challenge
Fire up those quads, hamstrings, and glutes with this workout challenge you can do anywhere.
October 2
Tip: How to Build Quads With Just Bodyweight
No weights, no worries. Slide this tougher-than-it-looks exercise into your next leg day. Works great as a finisher too.
October 1
Tip: The Cure for Spaghetti Hamstrings
This exercise looks pretty easy. It's not.
Tip: The Tall Guy Squat
Are you long-limbed and lanky? This should be your go-to squat variation.
September 17
Tip: Customizing the Squat
It's a mandatory movement pattern, but you need to choose the best variation for your body and goals. Here's a quick rundown.
September 6
Tip: The Missing Hamstring Movement
You probably have a strength imbalance, and maybe a physique imbalance too. This exercise will fill in the gaps.
September 4
Tip: Hack the Smith Machine for Huge Legs
Do hack squats like this and get a pump that'll make your quads feel like they're gonna pop.