The air squat, also known as the bodyweight squat, is one of the most common workout moves — you'll likely find a set or two in most of the strength or HIIT classes you stream. But just because a ...

If you've been immersed in gym culture for even a short amount of time you probably know that barbell back squats are looked to as the gold standard for building lower body strength. But despite what ...

Whether you look to attack your squat from the back, front, or both, squats have many benefits, but which one is better at building strong quads? As a trainer, I’ve used both methods with clients over ...

We do squats as part of our daily lives — from picking up boxes or putting down a child — so the familiarity of the move may leave you assuming you know the right way to do it. But the proper form ...

Part 28 of USA TODAY's Working Out From Home (#WOFH) series focuses on how to get the most out of squats. Sign up for Good Sports, our weekly newsletter that will bring you more home workout tips and ...

We believe that fitness shouldn't fit into a box. You can get creative with how you exercise, and anyone should be able to find modifications that work for them. When it comes to working out at home, ...

During a lower body workout, there’s a high likelihood that you’re going to be doing at least one round of squats. This classic exercise is one you can do anytime, anywhere — and it’s also incredibly ...

Contrary to popular belief, squats aren't just good for sculpting your butt, but a proper squat also engages a ton of muscles in your lower body and core, including your calves, hamstrings, and ...

To optimally train them, strength coach and physical therapist John Rusin says to focus on three key movements: deadlifts for strength, split squats for stability, and hip thrusts for muscle. Add ...

Here’s the deal with Rosey Fletcher’s 200-squat challenge: You don’t really have to do 200 squats, and if you do, you don’t have to do them all at once. You certainly don’t need to power through them ...

“Personally, a squat rack would be the first piece of equipment I’d buy for a home gym, and then I’d build everything else around it,” says Meyer. Squat racks are incredibly versatile, and support a ...