Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are other exercises you can do that will give your quads (formally the quadriceps femoris, the four-part muscle on the front ...

As WH’s Fitness Editor and a regular strength trainer, squats are now second nature. I *think* I’ve nailed my form, and from squats with weights to bodyweight squats, I’ve tried a load of variations; ...

Squats are a rockstar lower-body move. You can do squats pretty much anywhere, like while you're brushing your teeth or with a fully-loaded squat rack in the gym. You probably already are doing squats ...

You might have seen this machine at your gym. It’s the one that has weights pulling it down, a lever on the side, and a platform to stand on. It has shoulder pads, and is set on a tilted angle. Some ...

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. May 16, 2024 Add as a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In addition to deadlifts and chest presses, squats are considered one of the “big three” lifts since they ...

LEG DAY OFTEN MEANS one thing for the vast majority of exercisers: It's time to squat. There's good reason why squats are commonly the backbone of lower body routines. The compound movement gives ...