Bodybuilders have given us more than their fair share of memes. Who can forget “sun’s out guns out” or “do you even lift, bro?” and one of the all-time weightlifting classics, “Don’t skip leg day.” ...

Leg day has a reputation for being grueling, and it’s easy to see why. Squats, lunges, and deadlifts push your lower body to the limit, leaving muscles sore and many gym-goers tempted to skip them ...