If you've been immersed in gym culture for even a short amount of time you probably know that barbell back squats are looked to as the gold standard for building lower body strength. But despite what ...

The air squat, also known as the bodyweight squat, is one of the most common workout moves — you'll likely find a set or two in most of the strength or HIIT classes you stream. But just because a ...

A centuries-old samurai etiquette practice may hold the key to stronger legs in just five minutes a day, with a new study ...

Sissy squats may sound like a move that belongs on a playground, but trust me—there's nothing "sissy" about this killer lower-body exercise. In fact, aside from pistol squats and cossack squats, sissy ...

Welcome to the world of at-home fitness, where you can torch fat and sculpt your body without ever stepping foot in a gym. From 2-in-1 exercises to bodyweight resistance trainings, there’s a plethora ...

Part 28 of USA TODAY's Working Out From Home (#WOFH) series focuses on how to get the most out of squats. Sign up for Good Sports, our weekly newsletter that will bring you more home workout tips and ...

If your image of someone doing a squat is a weightlifter sitting on an invisible chair with a loaded barbell on their shoulder, think again. By strengthening your legs, glutes and core, squats help ...

Contrary to popular belief, squats aren't just good for sculpting your butt, but a proper squat also engages a ton of muscles in your lower body and core, including your calves, hamstrings, and ...