Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. WHEN IT COMES to the barbell back squat, the exercise sometimes referred to as the "king" of all the heavyweight moves in the gym, ...

WHEN IT COMES to the barbell back squat, the exercise sometimes referred to as the "king" of all the heavyweight moves in the gym, the biggest point of focus for guys isn't necessarily how many plates ...

Learning how to squat isn't as simple as it looks, which is why we asked personal trainers which exercises they give to ...

Squats might seem simple, but they’re actually incredibly technical—and easy to mess up. Carolyn Parker, a Gym Jones instructor and the founder of the Ripple Effect Athlete Training Center in ...

Barbell squats are one of the “big 5 compound lifts” and one of the most popular leg day exercises for weightlifters. Before adding barbell squats to your workouts, learning proper squat technique ...

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. I’m one who can ...

ARE YOU INTIMIDATED by the prospect of hitting the squat rack? Hoisting a heavy loaded barbell across your shoulders, then trying to drop down and stand back up under the weight? You're not alone.

Plus, common mistakes to avoid.

Squats are a great way to improve the shape and appearance of your butt and achieve a rounder and firmer backside. Squats are a functional, compound movement that engages multiple muscles, including ...