THE SQUAT IS, when it comes to the grand hierarchy of strength training, one of the few exercises that deserves rarified, must-do status for just about every type of trainee. The compound movement is ...

You know that the humble squat is one of the best exercises there is for building lower-body strength—and you're probably already working them into your fitness routine pretty regularly. Good for you.

Here at WH, we’re big fans of a squat variation, and we’ve covered a fair few in the last few months – high-heeled squats, bear hug squats, and, of course, Bulgarian split squats – for good reason. A ...

Squats are one of the best moves for your lower body, when you do them right. They’re a compound, functional exercise, helping you tackle real-life activities, from lifting heavy bags to tying your ...

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 ...

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While you can’t go wrong with the standard squat, there may come a day when you want to switch things up and try a few squat variations. That way, you can hit different muscles groups — and maybe add ...

For many people, squats are a go-to exercise to build a strong butt. Squats are an excellent functional movement, meaning they can help make day-to-day movements like bending and lifting easier.