WHEN IT COMES to the barbell back squat, the exercise sometimes referred to as the "king" of all the heavyweight moves in the gym, the biggest point of focus for guys isn't necessarily how many plates ...

With so many lower-body exercises to choose from, you may occasionally suffer from decision paralysis when you're standing in front of the free weights at the gym. What dumbbell leg exercise is right ...

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Grab a dumbbell with both hands and hold it in front of your chest, feet slightly more than shoulder-width apart. Keeping your core tight, sit your hips back and bend your knees to lower into a deep ...

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 ...

When doing a goblet squat for the first time, use a lightweight dumbbell until you’re comfortable with the movement and can maintain the correct posture. Share on Pinterest Eugenio Marongiu/Getty ...

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 -- ...

Want to push ageing? Try practicing natural motions of daily life, like, squatting to rest, lift, or simply reach the floor. The deep squat, a staple in strength and conditioning programs, is now ...