You’ve probably heard it a million times: “Nothing beats squats for leg day!” But what if I told you there might actually be a better option for toning those legs? As a certified personal trainer, ...

For some onlookers, Olympic weightlifting moves like the clean exercise might seem straightforward. You load a barbell and basically throw the weight up. But powerlifters and bodybuilders know this ...

Squats are known for building strong legs, but that doesn’t mean they work for ...

A simple yet powerful lower-body movement recommended by U.S. fitness experts to improve strength, balance, and coordination ...

We go over squat form plus variations to try.

Eccentric exercise focuses on movements, or phases of a movement, that lengthen the muscles. Some examples of eccentric exercise include lowering into a squat or lowering into a press-up. In contrast, ...

Squats are the best exercise for building muscle, world champion powerlifter Blaine Sumner told Insider. They're compound movements that engage multiple muscle groups. Sumner strength trains six days ...

If you’ve read our guide on the best squat racks, you’ll know that we’re big advocates of investing in your own. There are huge pros to incorporating squat racks into your workout routine, and not ...

Lunges and squats are both popular strength exercises for your lower body. There are a ton of variations of these moves — some that may even look and feel almost identical. When it comes to lunges and ...