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

Even more research has just confirmed that squat lifting (knees bent and back straight) techniques are no safer than stoop lifting (knees straight and back bent) techniques when picking up heavy ...

Traditional squats aren't the only way to forge resilient lower-body power; these joint-friendly alternatives offer faster ...

This simple banded exercise is gaining popularity across the United States for its ability to build strength, improve balance ...

CHICAGO – The squat lift, an exercise that has long been a standard training technique for athletes, puts inordinate stress on the spine and likely is the cause of chronic stress fractures in young ...

There are precious few humans who can say that they've moved over 1,000 pounds in any lift—and fewer who have done so with all that weight on their back for a squat, the discipline considered by some ...

When you lift heavy over time, you build reserves of strength. You accrue power for now, and also for later. It requires ...

The tyrannosaurus rex wouldn’t have liked pushups. That’s because it had short arms. The mechanics would have been difficult for a T. rex to get into pushup position. The range of motion its arms ...

While you needn't go 'ass to grass' in order to have a squat depth to be proud of, a decent range of movement can support your strength goals and help you progress. However, it's common for lifters to ...