LEG DAY OFTEN MEANS one thing for the vast majority of exercisers: It's time to squat. There's good reason why squats are commonly the backbone of lower body routines. The compound movement gives ...

Erin Banks said he's recently made major lower body gains by using hack squats to build leg muscle.Courtesy of Celsius Elite physique athlete Erin Banks said hack squats are a key exercise for his leg ...

As WH’s Fitness Director and a regular strength trainer, squats are now second nature. I *think* I’ve nailed my form, and from squats with weights to bodyweight squats, I’ve tried a load of variations ...

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 ...

When you think of lower-body strength and booty gains, squats are likely top of mind. They deserve that spot because they work your quads, hamstrings, glutes, hip flexors, calves, back, and core ...

If you’re a runner, chances are you’re pleased to be out of the weights room and exercising in the great outdoors. Still, every runner needs to do strength training – it helps to boost performance and ...

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 ...

With plenty of squat variations — back, front, goblet, split, plié, and single-leg to name a few — we have to ask: Are all squats created equal? We’re here to demystify the back squat versus front ...

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