Strength training needs to be a prioritized part of every cyclist’s training routine, and the reasons for that are many. From ...

Why it rocks: “An alternating unilateral exercise increases the balance requirement of an exercise and makes this move ideal ...

As an exercise physiology nerd, I often find myself thinking about movement classifications, safety and other factors that aren't necessarily top of mind for most people. This is especially true when ...

If you're looking for an exercise guaranteed to skyrocket your glute and hamstring growth, look no further than the hip thrust. Don't let social media fool you into thinking this leg day staple is ...

Leg raises are a great bodyweight abs exercise for strengthening your deep core muscles, hips and obliques without weights. If you find that lifting or lowering your legs aggravates back pain, or you ...

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 ...

Working muscle groups as a unit is a great way to maximize the benefits of your exercise regimen. Strengthening your muscles is important because it allows you to perform everyday activities and ...

A new study confirms important differences in dominant- versus non-dominant-leg oxygen usage and power output during single-leg exercise. The study is published ahead of print in the American Journal ...

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 ...

It’s that time of year - when people set goals and take action to improve their health, get back in shape, and ramp up exercise routines. But what happens when your body isn’t ready for what your mind ...