Research shows that strong legs and glutes don’t just help you move better—they can protect your spine, balance, and even ...

Muscle cramps are caused by sudden contractions, which are often brought on by dehydration, overexertion, or certain medical ...

Running works a variety of muscles throughout the body but mostly works leg muscles like the glutes, quads, and calves.

The adductor muscles are often overlooked in favor of leg exercises that target the hamstrings and quads. Adductors might ...

Starting a low-carb diet may lead to leg muscle aches due to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. Learn how to manage these side effects effectively.

THE KEY TO building a strong, symmetrical physique comes down to focusing on body parts most people neglect. One spot typically overlooked (and improperly trained) than others: the calf muscles. If ...

Think you need to do weighted squats or heavy-load leg presses to build leg muscles? Good news for those of us without gym memberships: those moves are effective, but weights definitely aren't ...

The thigh muscles are part of your upper legs and contain some of the most powerful structures in your body. However, they are prone to injuries if they’re overstrained or impacted while playing a ...

Researchers report in a study of muscle pump action in the context of chronic lower-limb edema. They found that body posture and exercise habits affect the blood pumping action of muscles in the leg, ...

That group of four muscles lining the front of your thigh deserves singular attention. This classic quads exercise is our favorite staple on leg day. The leg extension is one of the more polarizing ...

Hugh Herr, the director of an M.I.T. laboratory that pursues the “merging of body and machine,” grew up in a Mennonite family outside Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He and his brothers—he was the youngest ...

An NHS nurse whose leg was amputated after an "extremely rare" cancerous tumour was found in her calf has spoken of entering ...