Choosing the right squat weight isn’t as straightforward as it might seem. Strength levels vary widely from one woman to the next, and the amount you lift today may not be appropriate weeks – or even ...

We go over squat form plus variations to try.

A personal trainer recommends that women over 40 try this strength exercise for a strong and mobile lower body.

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

I’ve been lifting weights for more than a decade now and, bar a misinformed early phase dominated by bicep curls, I’ve been doing heavy squats for most of this time. But despite this, I’ve never worn ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. I’ve got a barbell, ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. January 12, 2023 Add ...

Take Lexi Thompson’s athletic swing as an example. Her swing is the result of years of training and hours in the gym, but there’s one exercise she almost almost always includes in her workouts — you ...

This story is from Manual, GQ’s flagship newsletter offering useful advice on style, health, and more, four days a week. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. A few years ago, longtime CrossFit ...

When it comes to the king of compound movements, every muscle group must be working in sync in order for you to execute a squat both effectively and safely — whether you’re throwing a 45-pound plate ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." SQUATS SHOULD MAKE you feel something, since they're among the most important—and potentially the most ...