Squats are one of the major compound lifts, and countless variations—back squats, goblet squats, split squats, front ...

The barbell hack squat is a compound leg exercise which targets the quad muscles, while also using the hamstrings, glutes, calves, hips, core and lower back as secondary movers. It’s more of an ...

Sit down in a leg curl machine and set the high pad to securely brace the tops of your thighs. The low pad, which you’ll be ...

Here are 20 squat variations you need to try: Air squats are the perfect warm-up – great for getting your body moving as well ...

Keep the barbell over your mid foot and sink your hips into a squat ... Drive through your heels to stand back up as you breathe out. Why: The hack squat will carve out those coveted vastus medialis, ...

So, if you want to turn this leg exercise into a full-body power move—no barbell necessary—allow us to introduce the banded goblet squat. "The goblet squat, with the weight held in front of ...

The movement is much the same as a barbell squat in that you lower down and push back up to extend your legs, but the hack squat is performed within a stable machine. ‘The biggest difference ...

For subbing barbell back squats, multiple trainers recommended goblet squats, hack squats, or the leg press machine. For subbing barbell bench presses, use the dumbbell bench press or chest press ...

A personal trainer outlines how to perform six of his best leg day workouts to build stronger, more muscular quads.