The back squat is a core training staple that can build size and strength in your lower body—but are you sure you're even doing the exercise correctly? For this basic gym necessity, you shouldn't ...

THE BARBELL BACK squat is one of the most renowned lifts in the gym. For good reason, too: the exercise challenges some of the biggest muscles in the body, promotes muscle growth, and builds strength.

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

NO MATTER HOW hard you search, when it comes to leg day essentials, it’s almost impossible to dethrone the king: the back squat. But there’s a whole lot more to squats than simply loading weight on a ...

Here are the five best and worst exercises for back pain. Capitalize on the benefits of back exercises while avoiding exacerbating any existing issues. By K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S. If you want to ...

The short answer: Both front squats and back squats rock. But there are some nuances that can help you optimize your routine. The main difference between front and back squats is the placement of the ...

If you’re a regular at bootcamp classes or enjoy testing out your strength in the free weight area with a personal trainer, you’ve probably been told the same few things countless times when you get ...

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 ...

There are various improper squat form variations, but the butt wink is one that can lead to lower back pain in the future. Here's what to know and how to prevent it. One thing that’s never crossed my ...

When it comes to the weight room, runners have plenty of exercises to choose from, including the classic squat. But with so many variations, is one type of squat better than another for runners? More ...

Squats are a rockstar lower-body move. You can do squats pretty much anywhere, like while you're brushing your teeth or with a fully-loaded squat rack in the gym. You probably already are doing squats ...