The single-leg squat is a squat movement that’s performed on only one leg. It adds a balance and stability challenge to the traditional squat. These are sometimes called pistol squats. This type of ...

The sumo squat targets your lower body muscles differently than a traditional squat. Adding it to your regular exercise routine will help you gain strength, power, and stability in your legs. Leg day ...

You’ve probably already done several squats today: Every time you sit down and stand up, you’re performing a squat. That’s why it’s one of the most functional moves you can have on your training plan.

One of the most well-known exercises is the squat. The exercise comes in countless variations — think: back squat, front squat, sumo squat — and can be performed with a variety of workout equipment, ...

The squat is a compound, multi-joint movement that works the quads, hamstrings, glutes, and lower-back muscles. You can modify the traditional squat movement to make it easier on your body while still ...

To start with, I used to hate front squats, too, so I don’t want to hear any “but they hurt my wrists” business, OK? Front squats are an amazing exercise for your legs and—secretly—for your back. They ...

One way to ramp up a traditional squat is by adding weight with the help of a squat machine. But with so many different types of squat machines at the gym, it can be hard to know which ones to use — ...

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When you think of leg workouts, what moves come to mind? Let me guess: Exercises like squats and leg presses. And rightly so! Leg presses meanwhile, are a fast-track to feeling strong AF (just ask ...