We do squats as part of our daily lives — from picking up boxes or putting down a child — so the familiarity of the move may leave you assuming you know the right way to do it. But the proper form ...

Squats might seem simple, but they’re actually incredibly technical—and easy to mess up. Carolyn Parker, a Gym Jones instructor and the founder of the Ripple Effect Athlete Training Center in ...

In a recent CrossFit class, we were working on overhead squats and snatches, and our coach Laura Matuszak with Champlain Valley CrossFit had us find a wall and do this squat stretching exercise. She ...

Scared of weight plates? Don’t be. Think an overhead press is just for guys? It's not. Throwing your hands in the air like you just don't care is an awesome alternative to kettlebells and dumbbells ...

A squat is an exercise in which you go from standing to a seated-like position without actually sitting down. An excellent method for strengthening legs and buttocks, here are professional tips on how ...

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. Squats are one of the ...

If you're looking to increase lower-body strength and build muscle, incorporating squats into your fitness routine may be one of the most effective things you can do. Whether you're using dumbbells or ...

Squats can be done using only your bodyweight on a flat surface. You can also add resistance with dumbbells, use elevated surfaces, try single-leg variations, and add movements, among other variations ...