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.

If you're looking to strengthen your lower body, squats are one of the most effective exercises you can do. As a compound exercise that works several large and powerful muscle groups, squats get your ...

The barbell back squat trains every muscle group, not just the legs. What's more, squatting regularly can help release hormones needed for muscle development. Problem is, the squat is difficult to ...

Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar shares a video showing how simple squats can help ease joint pain and reduce the impact of long ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." What do Simone Biles and squats have in common? They’re both the absolute G.O.A.T.s when it comes to ...

The squat exercise is nothing new. It has been around for a 100 years and will probably be around for hundreds more. However, there are many variations of the squat that can be tried to drive ...

Editor's note: This Master Class column originally ran Feb. 5. Due to a production error, the wrong photos accompanied the article. Each year that passes, I become just a little more concerned with ...

A New York man looking for a world record to break decided to give squat thrusts a try. Then he raised the stakes a bit by traveling to Thailand to do the exercises on the back of a live elephant.

The back squat is a core training staple that can build size and strength in your lower body-but are you sure you're even doing the exercise correctly? How to Do a Back Squat the Right Way E Ebenezer ...