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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Standard squat exercises target your quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, abdominals, and calves. Other squat types, like barbell squats, work slightly different muscle groups such as your back muscles.

As a trainer, it’s my job to support my clients and get them to do things they never thought they could do. One of the biggest challenges, especially with my clients who are women, is the barbell.

Basic back squats are a pillar of strength. And while it’s an important compound movement, it mainly focuses on your posterior chain. Not to mention, you need access to a gym or Smith rack at home. So ...

When it comes to lower-body movements, the squat is queen. But beyond the traditional barbell back squat, you could consider incorporating the pendulum squat (which 4.4k people search for monthly) for ...

What are the benefits of using a squat rack? Squat racks are a saving grace when it comes to safety. Whether you’re a beginner, or someone looking to lift heavier and achieve a PB, here’s how they ...