We consulted with certified personal trainers to get the key information you need to perform squats safely and to understand ...

The barbell back squat is a knee-dominant movement ... Yes, the squat utilizes these muscle groups too, but the deadlift places more of an emphasis through the posterior chain than the squat ...

“If you haven’t hit the gym for a few days or longer, performing a full-body strength training routine is the single most ...

This doesn't just mean a couple of minutes on the running machine, but instead a more dynamic warm-up that activates all the key muscles used in a good squat. Try lunges, butt-kickers, jumping ...

“By working multiple muscle groups at a time, the squat helps you to build more muscle mass overall,” says Tess. “It’s also really helping the muscles around the hip, which tend to switch ...

Working out with a barbell comes with loads ... focus on engaging the right muscle groups, and stabilize my body appropriately. My squats felt a lot stronger and my deadlifts didn’t aggravate ...

This is good for more than just bragging rights, too; to build muscle or get stronger ... with the standard barbell include the bench press, deadlift, back squat, front squat, bent over rows ...

"Since squats work multiple muscle groups, they are a great exercise for ... is a logical next step for adding resistance, and a barbell squat (either front squats or back squats) can push you ...