Fitness fads from Zumba to spin classes come and go, but push-ups never go out of style. The same goes for squats, pull-ups, crunches and planks. So how can such body-weight exercises — basic moves ...

No matter what type of workout class you're taking — from Pilates reformer to indoor cycling — it's rare to make it all the way from warm up to cool down without doing at least one squat. And there's ...

Squatting is a common exercise that many likely learned in gym class. However, do you know the proper form for a squat and what muscles it works? Ensuring you're doing a squat correctly is essential ...

This classic move isn’t just for the gym — fitness specialists say squats are one of the most effective exercises for building strength, improving mobility, and supporting everyday movement at any age ...

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.

Simmons recommends the cyclist squat for building quad strength and hypertrophy. ‘It’s great for improving leg shape and ...

Standard squat exercises target your quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, abdominals, and calves. Other squat types, like barbell squats, work slightly different muscle groups such as your back muscles.

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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 ...

If you're over 45 and want to stay strong, healthy and mobile in the coming decades, exercise isn't just an option, it's a necessity. The good news is that whether you're an experienced gym-goer or ...