Here are the exact strength numbers you should be aiming for this year for the squat, bench press and deadlift.
Here are the exact strength numbers you should be aiming for this year for the squat, bench press and deadlift.
You know that the humble squat is one of the best exercises there is for building lower-body strength—and you're probably already working them into your fitness routine pretty regularly. Good for you.
In my years of carrying out movement assessments (22 clients and counting this week alone) and spending far too much of my life in gyms, I have seen more than my fair share of poor squat form. The ...
THE SQUAT IS, when it comes to the grand hierarchy of strength training, one of the few exercises that deserves rarified, must-do status for just about every type of trainee. The compound movement is ...
If you're looking to strengthen your lower body, squats are one of the most effective exercises you can do. As a compound ...
Squatting below 90 degrees with knees over your toes improves your mobility and can help prevent injury, according to personal trainers.
See the squat rep benchmarks after 55, how to squat with clean form, and the best tips to build lower-body endurance.
Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Body-weight exercises help ...
You’ve probably heard it a million times: “Nothing beats squats for leg day!” But what if I told you there might actually be a better option for toning those legs? As a certified personal trainer, ...
On a list of the most functional exercises (those that help you develop strength for everyday tasks), squats would be at the top of the list. Not only do they prepare you for daily life (think: ...
A squat variation trending on Instagram can work your core and legs, but beginners may be better off focusing on easier moves, a personal trainer said.