A San Antonian is notching his name in powerlifting record books again – and he’s only 17. Joseph Peña, a Holy Cross Catholic High School junior, squatted 930 pounds at the Texas High School ...

The single-leg squat is a squat movement that’s performed on only one leg. It adds a balance and stability challenge to the traditional squat. These are sometimes called pistol squats. This type of ...

Leg presses and squats both work your quads, hamstrings, and glutes. But squats also work other parts of the body. It’s leg day and you want to work your quadriceps, the large muscles at the front of ...

The benefits of squats include muscle strengthening and fat burning. However, performing a squat without learning the proper form can cause injury. A wide range of cardiovascular and strength ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. I’m one who can ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Squats are one of the ...

When you think about what it takes to perform a quality squat with proper squat form, chances are you think about your butt, thighs, and knees. But if you’re not seeing improvement in your squat game ...

Squats are one of the major compound lifts, and countless variations—back squats, goblet squats, split squats, front squats—help target particular muscles in your lower body. A relatively ...

Squats are one of the most effective and beneficial lower body exercises for your health. The health benefits of squats include muscle strengthening, injury prevention, and pain relief. Squats don't ...

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