A classic lower-body movement that improves muscle strength, balance, and long-term joint health—no equipment required.

We go over squat form plus variations to try.

The bilateral squat is one of the most common leg exercises seen in strength training programs for runners, but it’s also commonly performed with less than ideal form. Simple put, a squat involves ...

THERE ARE SOME movements so foundational to your life that you might not think much of how you do them. Taking a walk, bending down to pick up something up off the ground, or stepping up onto a flight ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." BODYWEIGHT EXERCISES CAN be efficient and effective, but they’re not always flashy. The old standard ...

No matter what workout routine you do, there’s a chance the squat will make an appearance. We do a lot of squatting during our normal daily activities so it may feel so familiar that you assume you ...

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 ...

The squat is the quintessential lower body exercise for many folks that lift weights. It involves stabilizing your core and using the power of leg muscles to move the weight. There are many variations ...