THE SQUAT IS, when it comes to the grand hierarchy of strength training, one of the few exercises that deserves rarified, must-do status for just about every type of trainee. The compound movement is ...

THE BARBELL SQUAT is a foundational exercise for all kinds of strength trainees. The compound movement can be a tough one to master, though, and one of the most difficult aspects of it is lowering ...

WHEN IT COMES to the grand hierarchy of strength training exercises, there are a few movements that deserve rarified, must-do status for just about every type of trainee. One of these singular ...

Here's a fun way to cause some controversy: Walk into a gym, and ask five people to do a squat. Odds are, you’re going to see five variations of the move. From where to put your feet to where you hold ...

Change up your classic squatting routine with a box squat. Follow along as three top trainers walk you through the do's and don'ts. In contrast to your typical, “I learned this in PE class,” air squat ...

Squats are an effective exercise for lower back strengthening, toning of thighs, hips and legs. However, beginners often face difficulty in achieving proper squat postures or positions. To make your ...

In her version, every squat required you to touch the side of your ankles with your fingers. In some people, parallel squats do make the butt firmer and bigger because it targets the gluteus maximus ...

WHEN IT COMES to the barbell back squat, the exercise sometimes referred to as the "king" of all the heavyweight moves in the ...

Squats might seem simple, but they’re actually incredibly technical—and easy to mess up. Carolyn Parker, a Gym Jones instructor and the founder of the Ripple Effect Athlete Training Center in ...