Training Exercises
Squat vs. Leg Press: Which Builds More Muscle and Strength?
For larger legs, either lift can work if you use a productive range of motion, enough hard sets, and progressive overload. For a bigger barbell squat,…
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4 Leg Day Workouts for Bigger, Stronger Legs
Leg day should not be a random pile of squats, lunges, and machine work. The best lower-body workouts train the quads, hamstrings, glutes, calves, and hips…
Bodybuilding
Jay Cutler Breaks Down His Exact Leg Press Setup for Building Bigger Frontal Quads
Bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler may have retired, but he still treats working out like his day job. On Feb. 28, 2026, he explained how to use…
Bodybuilding
4x Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler Breaks Down 3 Leg Press Secrets To Build Championship Legs
Bodybuilding icon Jay Cutler’s legs were some of the strongest of his era. On Nov. 26, 2025, he revealed his three leg press secrets to sculpt…
Bodybuilding
Discover If Leg Press or Hack Squats Are More Efficient for Muscle Growth With This Science-Based Guide
Exercise scientist Dr. Mike Israetel is breaking down two popular movements often included in leg day routines. Taking to his YouTube channel on September 19, 2024,…
Bodybuilding
‘Godfather of Bodybuilding’ Charles Glass Explains How To Properly Use The Leg Press Machine
‘The Godfather of Bodybuilding’ Charles Glass is back with another insightful demonstration. In a recent Instagram reel published on July 18, 2024, Charles Glass explained how…
Bodybuilding
Lee Priest Discusses His 1,017-Rep Leg Press Set in Prime of His Career for $200 Bet
Bodybuilding veteran Lee Priest never turned his back on a challenge, especially while in the company of his friends. In a recent YouTube video, Priest looked…
Exercise Guides
Step-Ups: Target Your Quads, Glutes, and Calves Effectively!
If you want a great-looking body, you’ve got to train your legs. As a veteran personal trainer with over three decades of professional experience, I don’t…
Muscle Science
Daily Undulating Periodization: Nonlinear Training Guide
Nonlinear periodization changes training volume, intensity, or exercise emphasis more frequently than a traditional linear plan. Daily undulating periodization (DUP) is one form of nonlinear periodization…
Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding Legend Flex Wheeler Inspires Fans By Pushing Through Pain on Leg Press Machine
Kenneth “Flex” Wheeler hasn’t graced a stage in years but his dedication to training hasn’t gone anywhere. The bodybuilding legend inspired fans recently on Instagram after…
News
Tom Stoltman Smokes Massive 1,763.7-lb (800-kg) Leg Press for Reps in Prep for Shaw Classic
British strongman Tom Stoltman has established his place as an elite strength athlete with two World’s Strongest Man titles under his belt. However, he was disappointed…
Exercise Guides
Leg Press Variations for Powerful Quadriceps
While the squat remains the number one exercise for building powerful quads, the leg press is right up there. The leg press is a terrific alternative…
News
Strongman Mitchell Hooper Crushes 770-kg (1,697.6-lb) Raw Leg Press For 8 Reps Ahead of 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic
As a young prospect in the world of strongman, Mitchell Hooper is currently eager to present himself in the best light possible at the 2023 Arnold…
Exercise Guides
Hack Squat vs. Leg Press: Which Exercise is Safer for Your Knees and Offers the Most Benefits?
Many people embark on their fitness journey driven by body-image concerns and challenges with self-confidence. For numerous bodybuilders, legs are a touchy subject, reflecting their dedication…
Bodybuilding
57-yo Flex Wheeler Inspires With Leg Press Workout Using Prosthetic Leg
Flex Wheeler powered through numerous obstacles while leaving his mark on the sport. In a recent post made on Instagram, he shared an inspirational message with…
Bodybuilding
Jay Cutler Shares His Training Philosophy During A Brutal Leg Day Workout
Bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler recently crushed a leg workout and shared bodybuilding knowledge. Cutler won the prestigious Mr. Olympia competition a whopping four times in his…
Workout Plans
Push-Pull-Legs Bowflex Workout
Whether you’ve got a Bowflex home gym already or are thinking of buying one, you’ll be glad to hear these awesome machines are great for building…
Exercise Guides
11 Best Back Squat Alternatives Exercises
The barbell back squat is the king of leg exercises; hardcore gymgoers revere it. However, it has its problems. The biggest among them is that it…
Exercise Guides
Unlock Lower Body Strength with Sled Hack Squats Today!
If there was an official list of best-loved machine leg exercises, we’re confident sled hack squats would rank near the top. That’s not because they’re any…