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 ...

A trainer breaks down why weight distribution is the single most important factor in your squat form—and strength training in general. When I walk through the doors of my neighborhood gym, I’m usually ...

How many squats after 50 is exceptional? A CSCS breaks down benchmarks, form cues, and leg-strength tips.

Like personality types, there are many different variations of squat form — and many prove what not to do when performing a squat. The good news is, how you perform a squat, especially if you’re not ...

We go over squat form plus variations to try.

A squat is an exercise in which you go from standing to a seated-like position without actually sitting down. An excellent method for strengthening legs and buttocks, here are professional tips on how ...

We do squats as part of our daily lives — from picking up boxes or putting down a child — so the familiarity of the move may leave you assuming you know the right way to do it. But the proper form ...

Plus the best joint-friendly variations and when to add weight ...

Sumo squats are made for sumo wrestlers, right? Nope, this squat variation has some serious lower bod benefits for everyone, no wrestling ring or even any equipment required. Sumo squats offer unique ...

No matter what workout routine you do, there’s a chance the squat will make an appearance. We do a lot of squatting during our normal daily activities so it may feel so familiar that you assume you ...

Most people over 50 want legs that feel strong enough to hike, lift, chase grandkids, and move through long days without knee aches or fatigue. Squats deliver precisely that. They train the muscles ...