You may love training arms, but we all know leg day is essential for building a stable physique to help us conquer everyday activities (plus, no one wants chicken legs). Our lower body houses some of ...

THE BARBELL BACK squat is one of the most renowned lifts in the gym. For good reason, too: the exercise challenges some of the biggest muscles in the body, promotes muscle growth, and builds strength.

When it comes to building a Herculean lower-body, squats are a non-negotiable in your leg day routine. But not all squats are created equal. In the battle of front vs. back squat, each variation ...

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 ...

Here's how heavy women should squat as beginners, novices, intermediates, advanceds and elites, and when to increase this ...

The yogi squat is one move I swear by for releasing tight hips and targeting the lower body if you want to build strength. The bodyweight exercise, used mostly in yoga and its expressions, stretches ...

A step-by-step guide to building lower body power, increasing flexibility, and maximizing leg day results. “Traditional squats focus more on quads, while sumo squats shift more of the load to the ...

The biomechanics of back squat exercises represent a complex yet integrative field, combining aspects of joint kinetics, motion analysis and muscle activation patterns. Researchers have demonstrated ...

Although I’m not a fan of certain exercises—Leg Extensions, Dips, pretty much anything involving a Smith Machine—I can appreciate that there is a time and place for everything. That’s why I don’t ...

Here are the five best and worst exercises for back pain. Capitalize on the benefits of back exercises while avoiding exacerbating any existing issues. If you want to build a big, superhero back, ...

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? How to Do a Back Squat the Right Way E Ebenezer ...