Meanwhile, crowds of people are swamped around the squat racks, benches, and free weights, waiting to pounce on the first free piece of equipment. Long cardio sessions are a thing of the past.

Basic back squats are a pillar of strength. And while it's an important compound movement, it mainly focuses on your posterior chain. Not to mention, you need access to a gym or Smith rack at home.

A squat rack can provide safety and stability during the exercises and help you target various muscle groups. With its ...

The squat rack (my huge, bustling gym only has one) had a three-person line around it, excluding the lifters circling, keen-eyed, like beefy kestrels. Meanwhile, dustballs might as well have been ...

Venture into any commercial gym during peak hours, and you'll likely see the same thing. Row after row of empty treadmills, stair climbers, and elliptical trainers. Meanwhile, crowds of people are ...