Squatting is a common exercise that many likely learned in gym class. However, do you know the proper form for a squat and what muscles it works? Ensuring you're doing a squat correctly is essential ...

In my years of carrying out movement assessments (22 clients and counting this week alone) and spending far too much of my life in gyms, I have seen more than my fair share of poor squat form. The ...

Squat mistakes, like rounding your back, can increase injury risk and reduce results. Here's how to stop doing them.

The human body is smart: It will always take the path of least resistance to get things done. This is all too clear to fitness professionals when training clients -- beginners and veterans alike -- ...

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The Single-Leg Squat is an all-purpose exercise for strength, balance, power and lowering risk of injury. According to a study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, it can't be beat ...

Squats may be the most common movement in your training regime, but you’re likely doing them incorrectly. Sure, they can seem like an easy, straightforward exercise, but executing them well is ...

What do Simone Biles and squats have in common? They’re both the absolute G.O.A.T.s when it comes to fitness and strength. Squats make day-to-day movements—like sitting down and standing up—easier, ...

Strong legs change how you move through every day. They help you stand up with ease, climb stairs confidently, and stay ...

Squats are a rockstar lower-body move. You can do squats pretty much anywhere, like while you're brushing your teeth or with a fully-loaded squat rack in the gym. You probably already are doing squats ...

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 ...

There are various improper squat form variations, but the butt wink is one that can lead to lower back pain in the future. Here's what to know and how to prevent it. One thing that’s never crossed my ...