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 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.
December 9
Tip: Find YOUR Perfect Squat, Not Someone Else's
Here's an easy way to discover your perfect squat position.
December 6
Tip: Front Squat Without Wrist Pain
These two drills will improve your mobility so you can lift more weight comfortably and finally build some decent quads.
November 30
Better Than Regular Squats
Five reasons why this type of squat beats the standard version for most people.
November 19
Tip: The Best Exercise for Hip Mobility & Strength
Your hips are designed to be mobile and powerful. So train them that way. Here's how.
November 18
Tip: Sumo-Stance Zercher Squat
Improve hip mobility and strength with this exercise.
November 3
Tip: Inverted Sit-Ups and Squats
Two old-school exercises that are worth trying out. Check 'em out.
November 2
Tip: Speed Squats and Pause Squats
Boost your squat numbers by learning to impart maximal velocity to the bar. Here are two ways to do it.
November 1
Tip: 3 Jumps for an Explosive Squat
Accelerate through your sticking points. Master these three jumps.
Tip: The Squat You Should Be Doing
All types of squats have their benefits, but this one might just be the best all-around variation.
October 25
Tip: Front Squat to Box
Nail your quads with this exercise. Be sure to pause 1-2 seconds on the box.
Tip: The Inverse Squat
Squat backwards to build stability and strength. Here's how.