No matter what workout routine you do, there’s a chance the squat will make an appearance. We do a lot of squatting during our normal daily activities so it may feel so familiar that you assume you ...
I was recently on a vacation with a friend that involved a great deal of walking around a new city. During a moment of respite, I noticed she dropped into a deep squatting position, rather than ...
But have you ever stopped to think about the squat position itself, beyond those gym reps? This ancient posture holds secrets and benefits that go way beyond strength training. Get ready to uncover ...
Watch a toddler play and you’ll witness something remarkable – they naturally drop into a perfect deep squat, staying there comfortably for minutes while exploring toys or simply observing the world.
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 ...
The split squat can be done using dumbbells, a barbell, kettlebells or your own bodyweight. To make the exercise harder, you can place the back foot on an elevated surface to perform a Bulgarian split ...
Working your legs can increase testosterone production, which grows muscle mass and burns fat. But should your leg-day go-to ...
I was recently on a vacation with a friend that involved a great deal of walking around a new city. During a moment of respite, I noticed she dropped into a deep squatting position, rather than ...
Fix yourself in a sissy squat stand with the roller up against your shins, so that your shins are perpendicular to the ground. Then begin to sit back into a squat, keeping your torso upright (unlike a ...
The “keep your chest up" squatting cue is widely used by trainers, but according to lifting coaches, it comes with a catch. Joe Miller is a USAPL powerlifting competitor, lifting coach, and the ...