No matter what workout routine you do, there’s a chance the squat will make an appearance. We do a lot of squatting during our normal daily activities so it may feel so familiar that you assume you ...
I was recently on a vacation with a friend that involved a great deal of walking around a new city. During a moment of respite, I noticed she dropped into a deep squatting position, rather than ...
Spending just five minutes a day in a full squat could do more for the body than one may think. Studies suggest squats are a foundational movement that engage multiple muscles and joints together.
But have you ever stopped to think about the squat position itself, beyond those gym reps? This ancient posture holds secrets and benefits that go way beyond strength training. Get ready to uncover ...
Change up your classic squatting routine with a box squat. Follow along as three top trainers walk you through the do's and don'ts. In contrast to your typical, “I learned this in PE class,” air squat ...
Learn how to do the Bulgarian split squat with perfect form to build leg strength, improve balance, and target quads, glutes, and hamstrings.
‘Along with improving lower-body strength, bear hug squats can help to improve overall upper strength and grip strength, ...
In a recent CrossFit class, we were working on overhead squats and snatches, and our coach Laura Matuszak with Champlain Valley CrossFit had us find a wall and do this squat stretching exercise. She ...
Despite the enticing name, cyclists squats aren’t an exercise that’s just for cyclists. This particular squat variation does however emphasize one of the four muscles that make up our quadriceps, the ...
Cardiovascular training — sometimes called aerobic exercise — is any repetitive movement that increases the heart rate and amount of oxygen your body uses. The Physical Activity Guidelines for ...