Want to build more leg strength, muscle and power? Look no further than the barbell back squat and leg press, two compound exercises that promise to give your lower body muscles a run for their ...

Press through left foot to return to start. That’s 1 rep. Complete 10 reps, then repeat on other side. Why it rocks: Isometric squats can help you build strength and muscular endurance and work ...

A small 2014 study specifically compared squats as a free weight exercise to the leg press, an exercise machine with added weight. While both moves work the same large muscle groups, the ...