Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Squats are an effective exercise for lower-body strength, but small form mistakes can increase ...

The pistol squat is the ultimate test for lower body strength, balance, and mobility. While it doesn't exactly have the same effect as the powerlifter's favorite move—the back squat, this awkward ...

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 ...

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 ...

Strong legs change how you move through every day. They help you stand up with ease, climb stairs confidently, and stay ...

One such exercise is the Pit Shark squat, a unique variation of the belt squat that is gaining attention for its remarkable ability to sculpt the glutes. In this article, we will explore what Pit ...

If you’re not quite ready to start the Big 3 lifts, or you simply need a change of pace, try these regressions and ...

If “standard” bodyweight squats are feeling stale right now, have you considered adding the prisoner squat into your programming? A serious test of full-body mobility, prisoner squats are the perfect ...

If you're a certain type of gym-goer, anytime you see somebody in a squat rack barely bending their knees and stopping their rep far short of parallel, your squat ...

Squats help protect muscle, bone density and independence as you age. Here’s how to squat properly after 40, plus the best ...

Hate Bulgarian split squats? You’re not weak—you’re smart to look for better options. These proven alternatives deliver leg strength, muscle growth, and stability without wrecking your balance or ...

See the squat rep benchmarks after 55, how to squat with clean form, and the best tips to build lower-body endurance.