Squatting is a foundational exercise in any gym routine. But while you probably think of the conventional, gold-standard back squat, the front squat is an underrated variation that deserves to be ...

The short answer: Both front squats and back squats rock. But there are some nuances that can help you optimize your routine. The main difference between front and back squats is the placement of the ...

Whether you look to attack your squat from the back, front, or both, squats have many benefits, but which one is better at building strong quads? As a trainer, I’ve used both methods with clients over ...

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 ...

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 ...

From squat form to barbell row form, there are so many things to keep in mind when doing strength training exercises (and a whole bunch of conflicting advice) that it’s easy to fall foul and go a ...

Doing squats as an exercise or weighted exercise has many benefits. Squats burn calories and might help you lose weight, and they also lower your chances of injuring your knees and ankles. Performing ...

THE SQUAT IS, when it comes to the grand hierarchy of strength training, one of the few exercises that deserves rarified, ...

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 ...