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 ...

Squats are a foundational strength-building exercise, which use functional movements to efficiently strengthen the lower body ...

The best way to foray into weighted squats is with goblet squats. Start by holding a single dumbbell of a comfortable weight close to your chest. Sink your hips back into the squat and rise back up.

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.

Exercise is a vital part of any good weight loss plan. We probably don’t have to tell you twice that getting up and moving as much as possible is essential to a healthy lifestyle. One of the major ...

In yoga, a deep squat – known as the malasana, or garland, pose – is often used for meditation, relaxation and preparation for more advanced poses (asanas). Mala in Sanskrit means “a garland of beads” ...

Box squats are great for learning how to sit the hips back and keep the spine neutral. The box gives a safe depth target. Stand with a box or bench behind you and feet shoulder-width apart. Holding ...

Air squats seem to be the favorite bodyweight exercise for HIIT classes and other boutique fitness studios. Since you use no other equipment except your body, air squats are supposed to help you tone ...

Wall sits, also known as seated wall squats, devil's chair or forward wall squats, is a simple, do-anywhere exercise that can ...