Yashtika Acharya, a 17-year-old gold medal winner, was seen trying to lift the massive weight out of a squat rack Tuesday with ... backward — while the bar fell down and snapped her neck as ...

The lower body staple is one of the most versatile moves on the gym floor. Pick which version works best for your goals.

A squat rack features safety bars, adjustable hooks and a sturdy frame, which helps to hold the barbell until you are comfortable and ready to tackle challenging lifts. We have curated a list of ...

At most gyms, there’s a cylindrical pad on the floor somewhere near the squat rack. (If it’s not there, check the Smith machine.) When I first started squatting, I needed that pad on the bar ...

Step back one or two small steps (while remaining inside the squat rack), so the bar can move freely as you do the squats. Legs shoulder-width apart, core engaged. Bend the knees and lower the bar.

It’s incredibly difficult due to the lack of grip and awkward bar placement, but it’s a popular exercise for strongmen. A) Set up a squat rack so that the barbell is just below your elbows.