I was recently on a vacation with a friend that involved a great deal of walking around a new city. During a moment of respite, I noticed she dropped into a deep squatting position, rather than ...

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’m one who can ...

Don't be one of those guys that does a bunch of half squats, barely getting to a 90-degree knee bend, and calling it a rep. Research has found that deep squats can lead to better strength gains, more ...

OK folks, it's Wednesday. Let's squat! Squats - you've got to love them. Why? For one thing, they are an effective exercise for growing lower body strength. Add in a kettlebell or dumbbell, and your ...

A common mantra in the strength and conditioning field is "do no harm." As a coach, I constantly come across clients and athletes who have either acute or chronic injuries, but still attempt to squat ...

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 ...

If you’re looking for a functional and effective way to seriously fire up your lower body, might we recommend the dumbbell goblet squat? Enter the goblet squat: Because you’ll be holding a dumbbell in ...