Barbell squats are one of the “big 5 compound lifts” and one of the most popular leg day exercises for weightlifters. Before adding barbell squats to your workouts, learning proper squat technique ...

Each year that passes, I become just a little more concerned with workout safety. I can't remember how many muscle strains I've sustained over the years, but it has to be over 100. And almost every ...

Editor's note: This Master Class column originally ran Feb. 5. Due to a production error, the wrong photos accompanied the article. Each year that passes, I become just a little more concerned with ...

When done correctly, the Squat can boost your strength and muscle mass, reduce your body fat, and increase your mobility at the foot/ankle, knees, hips and thoracic spine. But you won't reap the ...

(Mass Appeal) – Hopefully you’ve all gotten into your workout gear and are ready to join us. Laurent Vitrac, a personal trainer and fitness expert, is here for a squat workout.

Squats are a fundamental human movement pattern that plays a vital role in everyday activities, from standing up to lifting objects. Despite some misconceptions, this compound exercise is not only ...

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 ...

Exercises such as squats and lunges are widely performed for their effectiveness in developing strength, balance-and general ...