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A basic bodyweight squat may seem like nothing to sweat over. The movement is relatively simple to pick up since you perform it in your everyday life, whether you’re tying your shoelaces or picking up ...

These single-leg squats are a serious test of strength and mobility. Stand on one leg with your other leg in front of you. Keep your torso upright and gaze forwards. Squat as low as possible while ...

Pistol squats are the type of exercise I love doing because they're challenging — but for that same reason, they aren't always my cup of tea. They're all about lower-body strength and balance, which I ...

We go over squat form plus variations to try.

There are certain exercises that, when showcased on the 'gram, look totally doable, but in reality, are extremely difficult to execute—even for the super fit among us. Stokes' solution? A move she ...

Without a doubt, squats are the best exercise to build lower-body strength and establish functional movement patterns. When done properly, they target your glutes, hamstrings and quads and incorporate ...

BODYWEIGHT EXERCISES CAN be efficient and effective, but they’re not always flashy. The old standard pushup, squat, plank trifecta won’t win you many accolades on the ‘Gram (which is great, if just ...

If you've mastered the bodyweight squat, consider taking your muscle gains to the next level with the single-leg variation — the pistol squat. For intermediate to advanced athletes, pistol squats are ...

If you're bored of standard squats, single leg "pistol" squats can progress your muscle gains. Pistol squats are challenging but working on them can improve balance and fix weaknesses. You can ...