One person who understands just how important strong quads really are is certified personal trainer and athlete Lauren Pak, ...

That’s why when we set out to create SELF’s Learn to Love Running Program, we knew strength training had to be a part of it.

Dumbbell squats are basic to building strength in your legs. Holding a dumbbell in each hand, stand with feet shoulder-width ...

What is the monster walk and what happens when you try it for three minutes every day? One personal trainer tested it out, ...

Stand on one leg with the other foot hovering slightly above the ground. Perform a calf raise by lifting onto your toes of ...

The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) has dropped the medicine ball toss, removed the word “Combat” from its name, and ...

Training legs means burning more calories, elevating your testosterone levels, boosting your big lifts, improving your mobility and, of course, building strength, power and mass. Understanding the ...

These seven exercises crank up the intensity by targeting your abs, obliques, lower back, and hips while also getting your heart rate up. Do each move for 30–45 seconds, rest for 15–20 seconds between ...

Tight calves and shin splints are common issues runners face. But they shouldn’t be the only areas you pay attention to in ...

Reason: "Your transverse abdominis muscle acts like a corset when dropping the legs to protect and support the body and spine. This exercise will strengthen the obliques, transverse abdominis, pelvic ...

These four simple home exercises deliver better muscle activation, functional strength, and fat loss than expensive gym equipment. No investment required.