When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Back squats may be crowned as the king of lower body days, so that must make ...

Whether you look to attack your squat from the back, front, or both, squats have many benefits, but which one is better at building strong quads? As a trainer, I’ve used both methods with clients over ...

This exercise is a two-for-one deal, working your lower and upper body Although this is a compound exercise, make sure to do the press after the squat to gain maximum benefits The use of large muscle ...

YOUR LEG DAY mantra might be "squat till you drop,” since the compound exercise is one of the preeminent lower body builders in your workout arsenal. But when you're forced to decide on just one ...

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 ...

Plus, there's less stress placed on your back. Barbell squats generally put more pressure on the spine, which isn't an issue ...

Despite being common practice, performing squat exercises in front of a mirror has no effect on preferential loading, according to a pilot study. Despite being common practice, performing squat ...

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 ...