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 ...

Whether it's because your back is bothering you, or there's a line at the rack, or you're just not feeling up for a full day of squats, the leg press is a fine, safe alternative to be sure you still ...

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 ...

The leg press exercise and machine are such good inventions that it would be foolish to use them only in their most conventional forms. The basic leg press is done with the feet hip-width apart, ...

Machines definitely get a bad rap at the gym, but when used correctly, they can help you improve your overall fitness levels and strength. One machine that's great for increasing your lower-body ...

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 ...

A classic gym exercise may not be as effective as you think. Science-backed insights now explain why changing the way you train your calves can lead to bigger gains in strength and size.