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THE BACK SQUAT and the conventional barbell deadlift are two of the most renowned exercises in the gym for packing on lower body muscle and strength. But, if you had to only pick one, which should you ...

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

THE BARBELL BACK squat is one of the most renowned lifts in the gym. For good reason, too: the exercise challenges some of the biggest muscles in the body, promotes muscle growth, and builds strength.

We’ll never say barbell back squats are a terrible exercise—especially since some will argue, convincingly, that the movement is the king of all exercises. But for the average gymgoer, this ...

When done correctly, the Squat can boost your strength and muscle mass, reduce your body fat, and increase your mobility at the foot/ankle, knees, hips and thoracic spine. But you won't reap the ...

Back squats are one of the three main power lifts. However, most people lack the mobility to do them correctly, Don Saladino told Insider. The celebrity personal trainer recommends other forms of ...

This funny-looking move is more than social media fluff. The leg day staple can save your spine.