Walk into almost any gym and you'll see the usual suspects: barbells, dumbbells, cable stacks and rows of machines. But there's another piece of kit that deserves just as much attention. Kettlebells ...

Squats and lunges are often the cornerstone of full-body workouts, as these compound exercises are fantastic for working multiple muscles at once, not to mention they’re very functional. But, if you ...

If kettlebells require a little creativity to turn them into an effective chest-building tool, when it comes to training your legs, this is where they really come into their own. The unique ...

Consider the humble kettlebell. We’re talking about those cast-steel weights with handles on them. Maybe you’ve even dared to use one, or two that time you ended up in a Hyrox workout doing farmers ...

Squats and lunges are both effective moves that are commonly included in lower-body workouts — but they're not interchangeable. Each one challenges your muscles in a unique way that translates ...

I consider stationary lunges a "meat and potatoes" type of lower-body exercise, and for good reason. In one move, I can target multiple muscle groups—including the glutes, quads, hamstrings, and ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. January 12, 2023 Add ...

A swole upper body might look good on Instagram, but for real-life practicality, you also need a bit of leg work. Stronger legs help power all manner of activities from cycling to swimming, as this ...