April 10
Tip: Death to Super Deep Squats
Parallel is better for strength, power, and pain-free gains. Here's why.
April 7
Tip: 4 Thigh-Quaking Squat Variations
The basic squat is the missionary position of leg workouts. Go Kama Sutra on your leg training with these alternatives.
March 31
Tip: The Core Squat
Here's how to turn a squat into a very challenging core exercise.
March 19
Tip: The Heavy Goblet Squat
Use this special setup and make this so-called fluffy exercise into a real strength builder. Here's how.
March 10
Tip: Do This Before Heavy Squats
Fire up your central nervous system and recruit a monster amount of muscle fibers with this movement.
March 9
Tip: Hip Thrust for a Stronger Squat
Can this butt-building exercise actually improve your back squat? Researchers have taken a look. You may be surprised.
March 7
Tip: The Best Squat Variation You're Not Using
Build your legs, boost your regular squat, and work around injuries with this butt-busting variation.
February 20
Tip: Squatting Misses This Leg Muscle
Squats rock, but they actually don't give you complete quad development. Here's what gets skipped and what exercise will fix it.
5 Alternatives to a Painful Squat
If squatting causes pain in your low back, knees, or shoulders, try one of these pain-free exercises that'll still get you big and strong.
February 13
Tip: Fix That Butt Wink!
Do you tuck your tail when you squat? Not good. Here’s how to fix it.
February 7
The Squat Is Overrated
The squat is a great exercise, no doubt. But research shows that, for bodybuilding, it misses a lot of leg muscles. You need these exercises too.
February 1
Tip: Are Overhead Squats Right For You?
Good movement, but not for most people. And it's the worst squat for leg growth. Here's why.
January 23
Tip: Train Your Glutes for a Bigger Squat
Here's what to do before, during, and after squats to activate, strengthen, and grow your glutes.
January 4
Tip: The Anderson Squat
This classic strength training method has you starting the lift from the bottom with the concentric portion of the movement.
December 16
Tip: The Touch-and-Go Box Squat
Unlike the regular box squat, this variation has you tapping the box with your glutes, but not sitting, keeping the hip extensors engaged.
December 9
Tip: Find YOUR Perfect Squat, Not Someone Else's
Here's an easy way to discover your perfect squat position.
December 6
Tip: Front Squat Without Wrist Pain
These two drills will improve your mobility so you can lift more weight comfortably and finally build some decent quads.
November 30
Better Than Regular Squats
Five reasons why this type of squat beats the standard version for most people.
November 19
Tip: The Best Exercise for Hip Mobility & Strength
Your hips are designed to be mobile and powerful. So train them that way. Here's how.