Most people should squat "to parallel," but there are times for going higher or lower.

THE SQUAT IS, when it comes to the grand hierarchy of strength training, one of the few exercises that deserves rarified, must-do status for just about every type of trainee. The compound movement is ...

Squats are an effective exercise for lower back strengthening, toning of thighs, hips and legs. However, beginners often face difficulty in achieving proper squat postures or positions. To make your ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. WHEN IT COMES to the barbell back squat, the exercise sometimes referred to as the "king" of all the heavyweight moves in the gym, ...

WHEN IT COMES to the grand hierarchy of strength training exercises, there are a few movements that deserve rarified, must-do status for just about every type of trainee. One of these singular ...

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 ...

THE BARBELL SQUAT is a foundational exercise for all kinds of strength trainees. The compound movement can be a tough one to master, though, and one of the most difficult aspects of it is lowering ...

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. I’m one who can ...

WHEN IT COMES to the barbell back squat, the exercise sometimes referred to as the "king" of all the heavyweight moves in the gym, the biggest point of focus for guys isn't necessarily how many plates ...