Squats are no doubt already a staple of your strength training routine, but if your goal is to grow your quads there’s a variation that may be worth trying: the zombie squat. Much less deadly than the ...

One move fitness coach Vanja Moves prescribes to anyone completing her programme? Squats – but not the type you might initially think of. No, these are ‘passive resting squats’. ‘This is not training, ...

AS JUST ABOUT any exerciser that has stepped into a weight room can tell you, the squat is an absolutely essential leg day exercise. The squat is a basic movement pattern, and it's a versatile one.

Background: A high level of strength is inherent in elite soccer play, but the relation between maximal strength and sprint and jumping performance has not been studied thoroughly. Objective: To ...

In a recent article, I criticized the lifting-and-lowering technique known as the "Carolina Squat," suggesting it makes a vehicle look "like it was dropped off a five-story building with 10,000 pounds ...

Fun fact: Your glutes are the largest muscle in your body. Because of that, the benefits of a strong booty go far beyond their aesthetics. They're essential for maintaining mobility, functioning in ...

As you age, your body changes. Some of the things you used to be able to do aren’t as easy anymore. It’s normal to have changes in flexibility, muscular strength, bone density, and the time it takes ...

As a personal trainer with almost two decades of lifting experience, I can attest that sticking to the conventional squat is one of the most common mistakes beginners make, which stalls their progress ...