Unlike with a Bulgarian split squat, where one foot is off the ground behind you, the Jefferson split squat keeps both feet ...

Squats help protect muscle, bone density and independence as you age. Here’s how to squat properly after 40, plus the best ...

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 ...

You’ve probably heard it a million times: “Nothing beats squats for leg day!” But what if I told you there might actually be a better option for toning those legs? As a certified personal trainer, ...

It builds strength, mobility, and balance all at once – and when practiced consistently, it’s an exercise where women can ...

A common mantra in the strength and conditioning field is "do no harm." As a coach, I constantly come across clients and athletes who have either acute or chronic injuries, but still attempt to squat ...

This full-body exercise is known for building a rock-solid upper body, a trained core and torso, as well as a toned lower body: the overhead squat. Overhead squats are a strength training exercise ...

According to data from Strength Level, the ‘average squat weight for a female lifter is 73kg’. But this only applies to a 1RM ...

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