Why it rocks: Deadlifts are one of the gold-standard exercises for building true glute and hamstring strength. Standing with ...

Squeeze your core (like you're trying zip up a tight pair of pants), push your hips back, and bend at the knees to lower down. Aim to make your thighs parallel with the ground while keeping your chest ...

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 ...

Squatting is a common exercise that many likely learned in gym class. However, do you know the proper form for a squat and what muscles it works? Ensuring you're doing a squat correctly is essential ...

If your back feels tight or achy by the end of the day, you know how frustrating it can be. I often catch myself with rounded shoulders and a stiff lower back, and it’s easy to blame sitting, ...

A step-by-step guide to building lower body power, increasing flexibility, and maximizing leg day results. “Traditional squats focus more on quads, while sumo squats shift more of the load to the ...

I thought I couldn't squat properly without raising my heels because I have long thigh bones. Personal trainer Luke Worthington showed me that's not true, I just need to push my knees forward.

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.

Squatting below 90 degrees with knees over your toes improves your mobility and can help prevent injury, according to personal trainers.