You may love training arms, but we all know leg day is essential for building a stable physique to help us conquer everyday activities (plus, no one wants chicken legs). Our lower body houses some of ...

When it comes to building a Herculean lower-body, squats are a non-negotiable in your leg day routine. But not all squats are created equal. In the battle of front vs. back squat, each variation ...

If you’re a runner, chances are you’re pleased to be out of the weights room and exercising in the great outdoors. Still, every runner needs to do strength training – it helps to boost performance and ...

A common mantra in the strength and conditioning field is "do no harm." As a coach, I constantly come across clients and athletes who have either acute or chronic injuries, but still attempt to squat ...

Despite being common practice, performing squat exercises in front of a mirror has no effect on preferential loading, according to a pilot study. Despite being common practice, performing squat ...

Everything you need to know to master squat form, avoid common mistakes, and level up your training without a gym.

One of the first exercises everyone learns is the squat. But given the large number of variations, as you progress through your fitness journey, learning new variations becomes a continuous process: ...

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. Ready for leg day?