“The posterior tibialis is a muscle that originates on the back, or posterior, part of the tibia and fibula (your lower leg bones), up close to your knee,” explains Cathlin Fitzgerald, D.P.T, C.S.C.S.

The quadriceps, or quads, are a group of four muscles on the front of the thigh. They are some of the largest and strongest muscles in the body. The quad muscles allow a person to stand, walk, run, ...

Much like their name implies, the quadricep muscles were once thought to be a set of four muscles, with the name “quad” translating to “four or fourth” in Latin. However, it has since been discovered ...

Squats train all the major muscles in your legs, including quads and hamstrings. Walking lunges challenge your leg muscles and improve your stability and coordination. The leg press machine targets ...

THE HAMSTRINGS, ONE of the major muscle groups in the legs, are invaluable for the types of movements performed by high-level athletes and everyday exercisers alike. Your hamstrings are essential for ...