Leg extensions are one of the most effective exercises for isolating the quadriceps. Unlike compound movements like squats or ...

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Hugh Herr, the director of an M.I.T. laboratory that pursues the “merging of body and machine,” grew up in a Mennonite family outside Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He and his brothers—he was the youngest ...

The world’s largest running event returns for its 13th edition. Runners and wheelchair-users across the globe start together, all moving for one shared goal: to find a cure for spinal cord injury.

There are so many major muscle groups in your legs, it’s easy to neglect the small ones—especially your inner thighs. These muscles (a.k.a. your adductors) are responsible for so much. They’re the ...

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 ...