The best way to foray into weighted squats is with goblet squats. Start by holding a single dumbbell of a comfortable weight close to your chest. Sink your hips back into the squat and rise back up.

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. To start with, I used ...

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 ...

If you want to train your legs, don't skip squats. Front squats, in particular, are an effective exercise. Photo: Getty Images They are part of a variety of sports such as CrossFit or powerlifting and ...

Learning how to squat isn't as simple as it looks, which is why we asked personal trainers which exercises they give to clients to improve squat depth and mobility.

YOUR LEG DAY mantra might be "squat till you drop,” since the compound exercise is one of the preeminent lower body builders in your workout arsenal. But when you're forced to decide on just one ...

If you’re a runner, chances are you’re pleased to be out of the weights room and exercising in the great outdoors. Still, every runner needs to do strength training – it helps to boost performance and ...

Simmons recommends the cyclist squat for building quad strength and hypertrophy. ‘It’s great for improving leg shape and ...