Building strong, muscular quads is best done with a combination of compound exercises—squats, lunges, leg presses—and isolation work, such as leg extensions. Tack on some powerful plyometric moves, ...

You don't need a home full of fitness equipment to get a decent workout—many of the sweatiest circuits I've ever done have been bodyweight only—and that’s why I love this quad-strengthening move ...

Ski season isn’t just about chasing snow, it’s about showing up strong enough to handle it. Long descents hammer the quads, ...

Long-term lifters understand the real importance of leg day (despite how gruelling it may be). Stronger quads help to stabilise our body, power everyday movements, like walking, running and hiking, ...

There are several good reasons to focus on building muscle and strengthening your quadriceps. Beyond aesthetics, from a functional standpoint you need your quads to move throughout the day. You use ...

Knowing the best exercises for quads is important, whether you are a seasoned athlete or simply want to stay strong as you grow older. After all, keeping this group of muscles at the front of each ...

Squats and lunges aren't the most fun exercises, but a new study says they'll help save your knees. Folks with strong quads building up their thighs appear to be less likely to require a total knee ...

JAPAN (CNN/CNN Newsource) - There is growing evidence that building muscle strength is good for your heart. Recent studies by researchers in Japan have found doing so can even lead to better outcomes ...

Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...