One of the ever-raging debates heard in most gyms is whether using weights or machines is more effective for building muscle.

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Build stronger legs after 55 with 4 chair exercises that target your quads, hamstrings, and glutes without painful squats.

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. The muscles in your lower ...

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, ...

When people add a leg day to their strength-training program, they often have an aesthetic goal in mind, like a peachier backside or toned calves. But there are many benefits to strengthening your ...

Back pain doesn’t mean that working out is off the table. You can still get a good, and safe, leg workout with back pain. Learn which exercises are best.

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. Body-weight exercises help ...

This is designed to warm up the legs with light, full-range-of-motion movements combined with cardio, stretching and/or foam rolling.

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Leg day is a staple in any well-rounded workout routine. And while many people make it a priority for a peachier backside or toned calves, strong legs are essential for reasons beyond aesthetics. In ...