Leg presses and squats both work your quads, hamstrings, and glutes. But squats also work other parts of the body. It’s leg day and you want to work your quadriceps, the large muscles at the front of ...

Besides clocking a few miles here and there on the treadmill, the gym may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think about reaching your PR. But it does, in fact, offer some unique ...

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, ...

The single-leg squat – also known as a pistol squat – is an advanced variation of the regular squat. Besides impressing onlookers by being able to do this squat, it will also benefit you by building ...

When it comes to gym machines, the leg press is a solid choice for isolating your lower body. As a compound exercise that hits multiple lower-body muscle groups at once, it's also a great way to work ...

Alternatives to leg presses include using resistance bands to replace the weight of a leg press machine, squats, lunges, and broad jumps. Whether you’re using your legs to run a marathon or to get the ...

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 ...

The Hackenschmidt machine is one of the most popular leg exercises in the gym. On FITBOOK, you’ll learn how to perform the exercise correctly, how it compares to the leg press and the classic barbell ...

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?