The peroneus longus muscle (or fibularis longus) is a major mover and stabilizer of your foot and ankle. The muscle runs down ...

In most workout splits, one to two dedicated leg days per week is common, but it really all depends on your fitness level and ...

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 ...

Squats train all the major muscles in your legs, including quads and hamstrings. Walking lunges challenge your leg muscles ...

If you have a leg cramp, rest and gentle stretching may help relax the muscle. Other practices, like staying hydrated and changing up your diet, may help prevent leg cramps. What’s going on? Muscle ...

Forget fancy equipment—in the mountains, your legs are your greatest tools. Not only does functional leg strength improve your performance and durability across all mountain sports, it also provides a ...

It’s no secret that regular exercise benefits the body and mind. What is less well-known, however, is the central role that the leg muscles play in cognitive performance as we age. “Stronger leg ...