Change up your classic squatting routine with a box squat. Follow along as three top trainers walk you through the do's and don'ts. In contrast to your typical, “I learned this in PE class,” air squat ...

The box squat is a core training staple that can build size and strength in your lower body-but are you sure you're even doing the exercise correctly? Before you shoulder up to your barbell and drop ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Squats are one of the major compound lifts, and countless variations—back squats, goblet squats, split ...

THE SQUAT IS, when it comes to the grand hierarchy of strength training, one of the few exercises that deserves rarified, must-do status for just about every type of trainee. The compound movement is ...

When it comes to using strength training to improve on-bike power, plyometrics and jumping tend to get all the spotlight. But did you know that performing a high-quality box squat can have even better ...

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. Ready for leg day?

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, ...

Squats are a fundamental human movement pattern that plays a vital role in everyday activities, from standing up to lifting objects. Despite some misconceptions, this compound exercise is not only ...