Whether performed with a barbell or a pair of dumbbells, squats are the OG when it comes to enhancing strength and size in our lower body. This compound exercise hits a multitude of muscles, including ...

Plus, there's less stress placed on your back. Barbell squats generally put more pressure on the spine, which isn't an issue ...

A split squat, also known as a Bulgarian split squat, is an intermediate-level exercise that mainly targets the muscles of the lower body. The split squat exercise is just as the name suggests — you ...

If you’ve read our guide on the best squat racks, you’ll know that we’re big advocates of investing in your own. There are huge pros to incorporating squat racks into your workout routine, and not ...

Lunges and squats are both popular strength exercises for your lower body. There are a ton of variations of these moves — some that may even look and feel almost identical. When it comes to lunges and ...

One of the best butt-sculpting workouts is a squat, but with so many different variations, it can be tricky to find one that effectively lifts and tones your glutes. “Squats are a great lower body ...

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 ...

Squeeze your core (like you're trying zip up a tight pair of pants), push your hips back, and bend at the knees to lower down. Aim to make your thighs parallel with the ground while keeping your chest ...

Squats are the best exercise for building muscle, world champion powerlifter Blaine Sumner told Insider. They're compound movements that engage multiple muscle groups. Sumner strength trains six days ...

Simran Khosla shows us a variety of butt exercises, interesting variations that can put the humble squats to shame. Read Less What crunches is for abs, squats is now for butts! But just like most ...

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