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Heavy Back Squats Might Not Be Right for Your Workout. Try These 3 Leg Day Exercises Instead.

We’ll never say barbell back squats are a terrible exercise—especially since some will argue, convincingly, that the movement is the king of all exercises. But for the average gymgoer, this ...

Serious Lower-Body Gains Start With Back Squats—Here’s How to Do Them Properly and Avoid Common Mistakes.

Plus, common mistakes to avoid.
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I tried wearing knee sleeves for squats for the first time – here’s why it won’t be the last

I’ve been lifting weights for more than a decade now and, bar a misinformed early phase dominated by bicep curls, I’ve been doing heavy squats for most of this time. But despite this, I’ve never worn ...

These Squat Variations Hit Different Muscles—Here’s When (and Why) to Do Them

We go over squat form plus variations to try.
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I watched Orhii's squat, here's what made it legit

Russell Orhii’s 821-pound squat sparked the usual debate. I watched the rep like a judge and a coach, focusing on depth, ...
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Here's What to Do if Squatting Hurts Your Lower Back

IF YOU'VE EVER experienced lower back pain after a heavy day in the squat rack, you know all too well how the nagging aches can throw a wrench into your training plans and take the fun out of leg day.
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This is how heavy a woman should aim to squat

Choosing the right squat weight isn’t as straightforward as it might seem. Strength levels vary widely from one woman to the next, and the amount you lift today may not be appropriate weeks – or even ...