THERE ARE SOME movements so foundational to your life that you might not think much of how you do them. Taking a walk, bending down to pick up something up off the ground, or stepping up onto a flight ...

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 ...

WHEN IT COMES to the barbell back squat, the exercise sometimes referred to as the "king" of all the heavyweight moves in the gym, the biggest point of focus for guys isn't necessarily how many plates ...

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 ...

This classic move isn’t just for the gym — fitness specialists say squats are one of the most effective exercises for building strength, improving mobility, and supporting everyday movement at any age ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. I’m one who can ...

Squats are a great way to improve the shape and appearance of your butt and achieve a rounder and firmer backside. Squats are a functional, compound movement that engages multiple muscles, including ...

You already know that you need to have strong, healthy legs in order to log miles on the regular. But what you might not realize is that one of the best ways to ensure your legs and glutes stay strong ...