Squatting is a common exercise that many likely learned in gym class. However, do you know the proper form for a squat and what muscles it works? Ensuring you're doing a squat correctly is essential ...

In my years of carrying out movement assessments (22 clients and counting this week alone) and spending far too much of my life in gyms, I have seen more than my fair share of poor squat form. The ...

The Single-Leg Squat is an all-purpose exercise for strength, balance, power and lowering risk of injury. According to a study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, it can't be beat ...

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What do Simone Biles and squats have in common? They’re both the absolute G.O.A.T.s when it comes to fitness and strength. Squats make day-to-day movements—like sitting down and standing up—easier, ...

The air squat, also known as the bodyweight squat, is one of the most common workout moves — you'll likely find a set or two in most of the strength or HIIT classes you stream. But just because a ...

Squats can help you build muscle, prevent injury, and get faster and stronger, but how low you go matters for the benefits, according to a trainer.

There are various improper squat form variations, but the butt wink is one that can lead to lower back pain in the future. Here's what to know and how to prevent it. One thing that’s never crossed my ...

Squats are a rockstar lower-body move. You can do squats pretty much anywhere, like while you're brushing your teeth or with a fully-loaded squat rack in the gym. You probably already are doing squats ...

See the squat rep benchmarks after 55, how to squat with clean form, and the best tips to build lower-body endurance.

Part 28 of USA TODAY's Working Out From Home (#WOFH) series focuses on how to get the most out of squats. Sign up for Good Sports, our weekly newsletter that will bring you more home workout tips and ...