Leg day is often seen as the most challenging yet rewarding workout of the week for any fitness enthusiast. Not only does it target large muscle groups which are vital for building overall strength, but it also plays a significant role in improving athletic performance and functional fitness. Among the many exercises that …
From burning calories to strengthening core muscles, goblet squats can do wonders for your fitness levels. How to do goblet squats? Follow these 7 steps. Squats are a popular lower-body exercise for building strength and endurance in your legs and glutes. They make targeted muscle groups work harder as you hold a squat longer, enhancing […]
A squat rack is a piece of fitness equipment which can make performing squats with weight more accessible. So, check out this list of the best squat racks for home. Squats are strength training exercises, which can help to boost your calorie burn, prevent injuries, strengthen your core and improve your balance and posture. But […]
Squats are compound exercises that promise to burn calories, strengthen your core and build lower body muscle. Read to learn all the fitness benefits of squats and why you should perform this exercise. When it comes to boosting lower body strength, nothing can beat squats! This exercise stands out as one of the most effective […]
Both squats and deadlifts are compound exercises that target several muscle groups at a time to perform a movement. But is one better than another? Let us find out. Squats and deadlifts are two of the most popular exercises in strength training. Both target major muscle groups and are essential for building strength, muscle mass, […]
If you want to tone your abs, try this intense and effective exercise called pistol squats. Here’s how to do this exercise properly. Squats are a great exercise that helps tone your lower body as well as your core muscles. They enhance your posture and improve flexibility. While there are many different types of squats, […]
Are gym bros telling you your squats are wrong or that you’re doing a half squat? Our answer to that: it depends! There are plenty of ways to do a squat and each type targets a different body part. While it is true that you might be doing squats incorrectly, there’s also a chance …
Squats. One of the big three movements in powerlifting. The king of compound exercises. Squats are a full body exercise that deserves a prime seat in any lifting program. While the traditional back squat comes most readily to mind, it is not the only effective variation that can be performed. Below we’ll break down …
For most people, finding the motivation to work out can be tough, but if you’ve got some go-to moves that hit the big muscles groups—and keep things interesting—you’ll get more toning and calorie burn for your time. An exercise that fits the bill is the squat, which not only works your whole lower body …
It’s easy to believe that spotting is just a question of gym etiquette, like wiping down machinery or putting away weights. It’s something you know you should do, but never really give much thought. Lifters who push themselves in the gym know better. To them, knowing when to ask for a spot—and knowing …
If you’re serious about squatting, watch the video above to learn the roots and evolution of this incredible exercise. Then put your squat to the test in one of these BodyFit Elite programs: The King of Exercises People call the squat the “king of exercises.” But it’s more than that. It’s the first exercise …
For as long as I can remember—and as long as most of us have been alive—the squat has been the jelly in the jelly-roll when it comes to talking about lifting for muscle and strength. Sometimes even to a degree that didn’t make sense. Like “squat for bigger arms.” Sure, I get the logic. …
There will always be a place for the standard barbell in every workout routine. Yet when it comes to the squat, many trainees struggle with safety—and effectiveness—for various reasons: poor positioning, limited mobility, past injury, you name it. This is where specialty bars can come in handy. I’m going to focus on the safety …
Q: I’ve noticed that as lifters get older, they often seem to have more trouble with the squat than with the bench or deadlift. Is there a way to keep squatting heavy as I get older, or am I simply asking for problems? I’ve noticed the same thing. I’ve also noticed that as competitive powerlifters […]
Let's take a trip back in time. How far? Back before the gym was cluttered with dudes with camera crews, and stick figure lifters who strain harder for a selfie than they do during a set of squats.Back then, before the … [Read More...]