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 ...

The basic squat is one of the foundational exercises of your fitness journey. However, don't jut stop there, but learn the ...

Begin with your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart and toes pointed slightly outward. Keeping your weight in your heels, sit back into your deep squat. Make sure your knees do not go beyond your ...

Simmons recommends the cyclist squat for building quad strength and hypertrophy. ‘It’s great for improving leg shape and ...

WHILE THERE ARE loads of squat variations you can pick for your leg day workouts, few challenge the muscles of your core and back the way the Zercher squat does. The difference is all in the ...

Despite the enticing name, cyclists squats aren’t an exercise that’s just for cyclists. This particular squat variation does however emphasize one of the four muscles that make up our quadriceps, the ...

The dumbbell squat to press, also known as a thruster, is a compound exercise that starts in a front squat position and ends in an overhead press. This full body movement can be done using dumbbells, ...

Do this exercise with medium-to-heavy dumbbells or a barbell. Stand with your legs just slightly wider than hip-distance apart, arms raised to shoulder height with elbows bent, holding weights by your ...

As one who enjoys working out, I’ve learned that if you desire to get in better shape, you cannot shy away from difficult exercises. As a matter of fact, when you embrace a difficult exercise, you ...