The squat is a great strength-builder and should be a regular in any good resistance training program. Squats work the major muscle groups in your thighs: your glutes, quads, and hamstrings, as well ...

Plus, common mistakes to avoid.

In most workout splits, one to two dedicated leg days per week is common, but it really all depends on your fitness level and ...

A squat assessment is something you should go through as soon as you feel a niggle in your knee, hip or any joint or muscle, while performing the exercise. Doing a free overhead squat without any ...

Bodyweight jump squats have become a staple in fitness routines across the United States thanks to their ability to build lower-body strength, boost endurance, and improve cardiovascular fitness—all ...

This full-body exercise is known for building a rock-solid upper body, a trained core and torso, as well as a toned lower body: the overhead squat. What is an Overhead Squat? Overhead squats are a ...

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Whether you’re in pre-brunch Pilates or your lunchtime HIIT class, you’ve probably been tasked with a certain directive that makes the four-letter words fly (in your head only, of course): Squat! Then ...

The topic of program design is an extensive one. There are entire books, seminars, and conferences dedicated to it. People spend years studying it, so it's no surprise that the average guy has trouble ...

Sticking to one workout program can feel frustrating when results don’t come fast. You train hard, follow plans, then blame ...