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 ...

Like personality types, there are many different variations of squat form — and many prove what not to do when performing a squat. The good news is, how you perform a squat, especially if you’re not ...

There are some fundamental rules to follow when performing a squat: keep your core engaged, chest upright and push through your heels to stand up. These guiding principles can improve your form but it ...

Liz Myers, BS, C.S.C.S. is the owner of Mtn Edge Performance where she helps athletes optimize their performance and have pain-free adventures in the mountains. She has a background in freestyle ...

The air squat, also known as the bodyweight squat, is one of the most common workout moves — you'll likely find a set or two in most of the strength or HIIT classes you stream. But just because a ...

A trainer breaks down why weight distribution is the single most important factor in your squat form—and strength training in general. When I walk through the doors of my neighborhood gym, I’m usually ...

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 ...

From squat form to barbell row form, there are so many things to keep in mind when doing strength training exercises (and a whole bunch of conflicting advice) that it’s easy to fall foul and go a ...

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 ...

If you're looking to change it up on leg day, Bulgarian split squats are a great way to add variety to your workout routine. In fact, they're the move you should be adding to your lower-body day when ...