Typically, weight training is performed bilaterally (using both arms or both legs at the same time), but there are advantages to sprinkling in unilateral exercises. This week, I'll discuss a few ideas ...

Switch out your basic squat for this challenging unilateral move to build muscle, stave off injury, and improve mobility. By Lee Boyce, C.P.T. The Cossack squat exceeds at simultaneously building ...

Place a bench or a box in front of you and step onto it with one foot. As you plant your foot, push through the heel so that ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I consider stationary lunges a “meat and potatoes” type of lower-body exercise, and for good reason. In ...

One of the first things to go for athletes as they age—aside from their hips—is their knees. Years of sprinting, jumping, and heavy squatting take a serious toll on the joints, especially around the ...

The path to a stronger core and toned body doesn’t always require gym equipment or floor exercises. Standing workouts offer a practical and effective approach to fitness that can be performed anywhere ...

If you spend hours at the gym each week trying to build brute strength and massive legs there's a good chance you consider squats the gold standard. The back squat is a tried-and-true ...

Build strength, stability, and injury resistance with these essential single-leg moves. One of the first things to go for athletes as they age—aside from their hips—is their knees. Years of sprinting, ...