This no-equipment move looks easy, but it can quickly expose weaknesses in your legs, posture, and core stability—making it a ...

This straightforward squat test uses only a chair and your own body weight to measure lower-body strength, endurance, and ...

Leg day is often the most dreaded yet rewarding part of any fitness regimen. Testing your leg strength isn't just about showing off—it's about understanding your body's capabilities, tracking progress ...

Strong glutes are a staple of strong running. They power your stride, improve your form, and quite literally propel you forward. If you’ve suffered from any of these injuries, or want to learn where ...

Several aspects of your leg's strength and stability can be determined with a straight leg raise test (SLR). A doctor performs a straightforward leg test by lying the patient flat on a bed and raising ...

Balance is so fundamental that we often take it for granted, but its importance goes far beyond just keeping us upright. In fact, recent studies have shown that the ability to stand on one leg may be ...

When forced to train with limited resources, you often find the most creative ways to train. A recent Navy boot-camp graduate who is heading to SEAL training gave me this idea. To stay in some form of ...

A new study found that 20% of participants were unable to perform a 10-second single-leg balance test. Researchers suggest balance may be a stronger indicator of our overall health than ever before ...