If you want to grow your legs, then you can’t forgo their largest muscle – the quads. But, did you know the benefit of training this muscle stems further than simply making sure you look good in your ...

Building strong, muscular quads is best done with a combination of compound exercises—squats, lunges, leg presses—and isolation work, such as leg extensions. Tack on some powerful plyometric moves, ...

This funny-looking move is more than social media fluff. The leg day staple can save your spine.

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, from eccentric engagement on ...

The longest bones in your body are your femurs, which are located within your upper legs. Connected to your femurs are your quadriceps, which are behind practically every movement that you do. This is ...

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?

The best quad exercises are those that strengthen your upper leg muscles and create a steady foundation for your whole body. Quads are an extremely important group of muscles that help you raise your ...

Much like their name implies, the quadricep muscles were once thought to be a set of four muscles, with the name “quad” translating to “four or fourth” in Latin. However, it has since been discovered ...

Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...