THE SQUAT IS, when it comes to the grand hierarchy of strength training, one of the few exercises that deserves rarified, must-do status for just about every type of trainee. The compound movement is ...

PUSHING YOUR LIMITS in the gym can be fulfilling as you build muscle and strength and develop even more intangible traits like discipline and toughness. For some guys though, that's not enough. They ...

When it comes to the weight room, runners have plenty of exercises to choose from, including the classic squat. But with so many variations, is one type of squat better than another for runners? More ...

Strong legs change how you move through every day. They help you stand up with ease, climb stairs confidently, and stay ...

When you think of lower-body strength and booty gains, squats are likely top of mind. They deserve that spot because they work your quads, hamstrings, glutes, hip flexors, calves, back, and core ...

Standard squat exercises target your quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, abdominals, and calves. Other squat types, like barbell squats, work slightly different muscle groups such as your back muscles.

Lots of people perform them, but what are the benefits of squats? Well, as it turns out, plenty! Athletes and bodybuilders often use squats as a strength training exercise to improve lower body ...