THE BARBELL SQUAT is a foundational exercise for all kinds of strength trainees. The compound movement can be a tough one to master, though, and one of the most difficult aspects of it is lowering ...
The box 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? Before you shoulder up to your barbell and drop ...
Behold: The humble bodyweight squat. Not only will dropping it like it’s hot strengthen your quads, hamstrings, and glutes, adding squats to your regular workout routine could mean fewer knee injuries ...
In contrast to your typical, “I learned this in PE class,” air squat, the box squat places a bench or box behind your butt to sit on at the bottom of the movement. This allows you to push your hips ...
Front squats are undoubtedly one of the best components in your muscle-building toolbox and neglecting to add them in your programme could leave you missing out on many of the benefits. As a compound ...
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 ...
Squats might seem simple, but they’re actually incredibly technical—and easy to mess up. Carolyn Parker, a Gym Jones instructor and the founder of the Ripple Effect Athlete Training Center in ...
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 ...
Change up your classic squatting routine with a box squat. Follow along as three top trainers walk you through the do's and don'ts. In contrast to your typical, “I learned this in PE class,” air squat ...