Squats are one of the very best exercises for your legs, and nearly everybody who lifts heavy weights regularly does some form of squat. But perhaps you’ve heard that squats are bad for your knees, or ...
If you’re aiming to build serious total-body muscle and strength, then you know you need to have some form of the squat in your training regimen. And very often, that means having a barbell squat in ...
The barbell back squat trains every muscle group, not just the legs. What's more, squatting regularly can help release hormones needed for muscle development. Problem is, the squat is difficult to ...
As a trainer, it’s my job to support my clients and get them to do things they never thought they could do. One of the biggest challenges, especially with my clients who are women, is the barbell.
The benefits of adding squats to your workout routine are well known: powerful legs, healthier knee joints, a stronger lower back, fat loss, muscle gain and flexibility. But once you’ve mastered the ...
Speak to any personal trainer worth his or her salt and they will attest to the benefits of the squat, which not only helps build a rock-solid lower body and core, it can also shred fat due to the ...
By stacking variations of the same movement, the squat, with different loading implements, you can target your lower body ...