Erin Banks said he's seen major leg muscle gains by incorporating hack squats into his lower body workouts to work his quads instead of his core.

LEG DAY OFTEN MEANS one thing for the vast majority of exercisers: It's time to squat. There's good reason why squats are commonly the backbone of lower body routines. The compound movement gives ...

Squats are a rockstar lower-body move. You can do squats pretty much anywhere, like while you're brushing your teeth or with a fully-loaded squat rack in the gym. You probably already are doing squats ...

Work your quads, glutes, and core with exercises like goblet squats and leg presses to build a strong lower body, athletes and trainers say.

The lower body staple is one of the most versatile moves on the gym floor. Pick which version works best for your goals.

Erin Banks said he's recently made major lower body gains by using hack squats to build leg muscle.Courtesy of Celsius Elite physique athlete Erin Banks said hack squats are a key exercise for his leg ...