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

Squats might seem simple, but they’re actually incredibly technical—and easy to mess up. Carolyn Parker, a Gym Jones instructor and the founder of the Ripple Effect Athlete Training Center in ...

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

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 back squat is a core training staple that can build size and strength in your lower body—but are you sure you're even doing the exercise correctly? For this basic gym necessity, you shouldn't ...

If you're looking to strengthen your lower body, squats are one of the most effective exercises you can do. As a compound ...

The human body is smart: It will always take the path of least resistance to get things done. This is all too clear to fitness professionals when training clients -- beginners and veterans alike -- ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Squats are one of the very best exercises for your legs, and nearly everybody who lifts heavy weights regularly does some form of squat. But perhaps you’ve heard that squats are bad for your knees, or ...

“How did it feel?” I asked one of my athletes last week as I coached him during a lift. “It felt easy,” he replied. “Good, now add more weight,” I responded. Our bodies are capable of amazing feats.