The leg extension, or knee extension, is a type of strength training exercise. It’s an excellent move for strengthening your quadriceps, which are in the front of your upper legs. Leg extensions are ...

If you want legs that command attention, you have to balance strength and size. Squats and deadlifts will crush your glutes and hamstrings, helping you to pack on serious power. But if you want quads ...

Think you don't have time to start a strength-training routine that builds muscle, tones your whole body, improves your coordination and balance, and even challenges your brain? Think again: with ...

Objectives—To compare the therapeutic effect of two different exercise protocols in athletes with jumper's knee. Methods—Randomised clinical trial comparing a 12 week programme of either drop squat ...

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. Squats train all the major ...

A strong, toned lower body is a fitness goal for many—and for good reason. Strong legs support everyday movements like walking, climbing stairs, and lifting. To achieve this, people often turn to ...

Background Back extension exercises are often used in the rehabilitation of low back pain. However, at present it is not clear how the posterior muscles are recruited during different types of ...