Barbell squats are one of the “big 5 compound lifts” and one of the most popular leg day exercises for weightlifters. Before adding barbell squats to your workouts, learning proper squat technique ...
A trainer breaks down common mistakes people make when doing the barbell deadlift, squat, and press, and how to fix them.
Squats are one of the very best exercises for your legs, and nearly everybody who lifts heavy weights regularly does some form of squat. But perhaps you’ve heard that squats are bad for your knees, or ...
As a trainer, it’s my job to support my clients and get them to do things they never thought they could do. One of the biggest challenges, especially with my clients who are women, is the barbell.
The zombie squat is a bodyweight exercise that strengthens your quads and tests posture. Here's how to do it and the benefits.
The benefits of adding squats to your workout routine are well known: powerful legs, healthier knee joints, a stronger lower back, fat loss, muscle gain and flexibility. But once you’ve mastered the ...
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 ...
If you’ve read our guide on the best squat racks, you’ll know that we’re big advocates of investing in your own. There are huge pros to incorporating squat racks into your workout routine, and not ...