Traditional squats aren't the be-all and end-all when it comes to building lower-body strength. In fact, for those who need to even out muscular imbalances, build single-leg (unilateral) strength for ...

Being able to do the splits is a remarkable feat. If you're not quite bendy enough to strike the pose (it me), you might think the splits are reserved for a select few elite. Don't count yourself out ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." THE BODY IS a complex machine. Your corporeal form houses over 600 muscles, all working together to help ...

If you're spending two or four days in the gym, alternate between upper- and lower-body exercises to allow space for growth and recovery, experts say.

SINGLE-LEG EXERCISES can be tough to master. Whether you're lunging or doing the dreaded Bulgarian split squat to build up your lower body, you've got to factor in balance, strength, and focus to ...

There's a lot of chatter in the fitness world about what constitutes a great workout. Some folks swear a series of awkward exercises is the key to gains. Others claim a quick jump rope workout that ...

If you've ever seen a powerlifter deadlift upwards of 600 pounds you're probably asking yourself "How did they get here?" While they'll surely tell you it came after years of repeating the beloved ...