Lunges and squats are both popular strength exercises for your lower body. There are a ton of variations of these moves — some that may even look and feel almost identical. When it comes to lunges and ...

If you've been hitting back squats hard, it may be time to introduce a different exercise: the Bulgarian split squat. Modifying exercises every 3 to 4 weeks keeps your workouts fresh and ensures that ...

Marathon runners often overlook strength training, despite its proven importance. Although coaches emphasize leg workouts, many runners skip them and increase their risk of injury. So, what’s the best ...

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 ...

Most fitness enthusiasts will be familiar with the Bulgarian split squat, but its lesser-known sister, the wall-assisted Bulgarian split squat, can deliver an even more effective lower-body workout.

Whether performed with a barbell or a pair of dumbbells, squats are the OG when it comes to enhancing strength and size in our lower body. This compound exercise hits a multitude of muscles, including ...

The split squat to overhead press is a great exercise to improve balance and overall strength, according to Brigette Williams of Living Balanced. You must find a kettlebell or dumbbell in a weight ...

The dumbbell squat to press, also known as a thruster, is a compound exercise that starts in a front squat position and ends in an overhead press. This full body movement can be done using dumbbells, ...

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?