Leg Day

3 articles

A beginner safely using a leg press machine for leg growth, contrasted with a beginner attempting a barbell squat.

Beginners Choose Leg Press Over Squats for Safer Initial Leg Growth

Despite being hailed as the 'king' of leg exercises, the barbell squat may not be the safest or most efficient choice for many beginners aiming to build leg strength in 2026.

Mateo Vargas·June 20, 2026

A focused athlete performing a hip thrust variation, showcasing glute activation and muscle engagement during a strength training exercise.

Training Theory

Hip Thrust Variation Boosts Glute Hypertrophy

While many lifters prioritize the barbell hip thrust for glute growth, step-up variations activate the gluteus maximus at an astonishing 125% of maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC), accordi

Hana Kim·May 21, 2026

John Jewett demonstrates a single-leg hamstring curl, emphasizing hamstring isolation at the start of his leg day workout.

Hypertrophy Hub

John Jewett details his quad and hamstring leg day workout

John Jewett begins his grueling leg day not with heavy squats, but by isolating hamstrings with single-leg exercises.

Elena Pappas·May 20, 2026