Squatting is a common exercise that many likely learned in gym class. However, do you know the proper form for a squat and what muscles it works? Ensuring you're doing a squat correctly is essential ...

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 Single-Leg Squat is an all-purpose exercise for strength, balance, power and lowering risk of injury. According to a study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, it can't be beat ...

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 -- ...

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

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Maybe you're a weightlifting pro, or perhaps you’re just starting out on your strength training journey.

On a list of the most functional exercises (those that help you develop strength for everyday tasks), squats would be at the top of the list. Not only do they prepare you for daily life (think: ...

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 ...

Part 28 of USA TODAY's Working Out From Home (#WOFH) series focuses on how to get the most out of squats. Sign up for Good Sports, our weekly newsletter that will bring you more home workout tips and ...

As runners, we need single-leg strength to power us through each step. And one of the best ways to really challenge that strength: the pistol squat. Even the most advanced athlete can struggle to do ...

Squats are a rockstar lower-body move. You can do squats pretty much anywhere, like while you're brushing your teeth or with a fully-loaded squat rack in the gym. You probably already are doing squats ...