Tip: Death to Super Deep Squats
Parallel is better for strength, power, and pain-free gains. Here's why.
April 7
Tip: Reverse 21s – Front Squat
If this doesn't build your quads, nothing will. Do 7 full reps, 7 bottom-half partials, then 7 top-half partials without racking the bar.
Tip: 4 Thigh-Quaking Squat Variations
The basic squat is the missionary position of leg workouts. Go Kama Sutra on your leg training with these alternatives.
March 31
Tip: The Core Squat
Here's how to turn a squat into a very challenging core exercise.
March 19
Tip: The Heavy Goblet Squat
Use this special setup and make this so-called fluffy exercise into a real strength builder. Here's how.
March 10
Tip: Do This Before Heavy Squats
Fire up your central nervous system and recruit a monster amount of muscle fibers with this movement.
March 9
Tip: Hip Thrust for a Stronger Squat
Can this butt-building exercise actually improve your back squat? Researchers have taken a look. You may be surprised.
March 7
Tip: The Best Squat Variation You’re Not Using
Build your legs, boost your regular squat, and work around injuries with this butt-busting variation.
February 28
Tip: Go Heavy Without Going Heavy
For the experienced lifter, this effective training method allows you to build strength without all the risky 1RMs.
February 20
Tip: Squatting Misses This Leg Muscle
Squats rock, but they actually don't give you complete quad development. Here's what gets skipped and what exercise will fix it.
5 Alternatives to a Painful Squat
If squatting causes pain in your low back, knees, or shoulders, try one of these pain-free exercises that'll still get you big and strong.
February 13
Tip: Fix That Butt Wink!
Do you tuck your tail when you squat? Not good. Here’s how to fix it.
February 7
The Squat Is Overrated
The squat is a great exercise, no doubt. But research shows that, for bodybuilding, it misses a lot of leg muscles. You need these exercises too.
February 1
Tip: Are Overhead Squats Right For You?
Good movement, but not for most people. And it's the worst squat for leg growth. Here's why.
January 23
Tip: Train Your Glutes for a Bigger Squat
Here's what to do before, during, and after squats to activate, strengthen, and grow your glutes.
January 20
Tip: Goblet Squat – Correct Form
The goblet squat has gained popularity in recent years. Let's make sure everyone is doing it right.
January 4
Tip: The Anderson Squat
This classic strength training method has you starting the lift from the bottom with the concentric portion of the movement.
December 30
Tip: Tall Guys vs. Short Guys in the Squat Rack
Here's what you really need to know about leverages and squat strength.
December 16
Tip: The Touch-and-Go Box Squat
Unlike the regular box squat, this variation has you tapping the box with your glutes, but not sitting, keeping the hip extensors engaged.
December 9
Tip: Find YOUR Perfect Squat, Not Someone Else’s
Here's an easy way to discover your perfect squat position.