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 ...

As WH’s Fitness Director and a regular strength trainer, squats are now second nature. I *think* I’ve nailed my form, and from squats with weights to bodyweight squats, I’ve tried a load of variations ...

You've probably seen it at your gym: that machine that lets you squat with your back supported and your shoulders under some pads. It might look complicated at first, but once you get the hang of it, ...

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One of the best butt-sculpting workouts is a squat, but with so many different variations, it can be tricky to find one that effectively lifts and tones your glutes. “Squats are a great lower body ...

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. Ready for leg day?

Bodyweight training is a popular and accessible method of improving your strength and conditioning with minimal to no equipment. When it comes to building stronger legs, bodyweight training offers you ...

The human body is smart: It will always take the path of least resistance to get things done. This is all too clear to fitness professionals when training clients -- beginners and veterans alike -- ...

Standard squat exercises target your quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, abdominals, and calves. Other squat types, like barbell squats, work slightly different muscle groups such as your back muscles.