LEG DAY OFTEN MEANS one thing for the vast majority of exercisers: It's time to squat. There's good reason why squats are commonly the backbone of lower body routines. The compound movement gives ...

Erin Banks said he's recently made major lower body gains by using hack squats to build leg muscle.Courtesy of Celsius Elite physique athlete Erin Banks said hack squats are a key exercise for his leg ...

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 might have seen this machine at your gym. It’s the one that has weights pulling it down, a lever on the side, and a platform to stand on. It has shoulder pads, and is set on a tilted angle. Some ...

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 ...

Setting up in the squat rack to get under the bar is almost likened to being a muscle building rite of passage. Classed as one of the kings of compound moves, the barbell squat should be a staple in ...

If you’re not quite ready to start the Big 3 lifts, or you simply need a change of pace, try these regressions and ...

When it comes to the weight room, runners have plenty of exercises to choose from, including the classic squat. But with so many variations, is one type of squat better than another for runners? More ...

Elite physique athlete Erin Banks said hack squats are a key exercise for his leg day workouts. Hack squats focus more on the quads and glutes, instead of using core or back muscles. They can help ...