Every lifter knows how important the lower body is for a strong squat, but the upper body often gets overlooked. Shoulder mobility plays a big role in how securely you can hold the bar and how much ...

The human body is smart: It will always take the path of least resistance to get things done. This is all too clear to fitness professionals when training clients -- beginners and veterans alike -- ...

No hate on air squats, which are effective and useful in a pinch, but after five years of only bodyweight workouts, adding weights to my squats was a game changer. I started noticing a difference ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Squats are one of the ...

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Once again, 30-day fitness challenges are all the rage on social media. Whether it's a family workout challenge, a flat-abs-in-30-days challenge, or a popular 10-minutes-of-yoga-a-day-for-30-days ...

If you're looking to increase lower-body strength and build muscle, incorporating squats into your fitness routine may be one of the most effective things you can do. Whether you're using dumbbells or ...

The benefits of squats include muscle strengthening and fat burning. However, performing a squat without learning the proper form can cause injury. A wide range of cardiovascular and strength ...

If you’re a runner, chances are you’re pleased to be out of the weights room and exercising in the great outdoors. Still, every runner needs to do strength training – it helps to boost performance and ...