You’re going to start with squats They’re going to be barbell squats You’re going to need a squat rack to load up the bar enough to make the squats feel challenging It’s that last one that can get ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. May 16, 2024 Add as a ...

Front squats are undoubtedly one of the best components in your muscle-building toolbox and neglecting to add them in your programme could leave you missing out on many of the benefits. As a compound ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. To start with, I used ...

Squatting is a foundational exercise in any gym routine. But while you probably think of the conventional, gold-standard back ...

The short answer: Both front squats and back squats rock. But there are some nuances that can help you optimize your routine. The main difference between front and back squats is the placement of the ...

Grasp a barbell that weighs enough to make the last two reps of each set challenging yet allows you to keep your form, and rotate your arms under the bar so that your palms are facing upward and your ...

When it comes to the weight room, runners have plenty of exercises to choose from, including the classic squat. But with so many variations, is one type of squat better than another for runners? More ...