I’d bet my gym membership on it you’ve done back squats before ... but use the wrong technique and you run the risk of injury. I’ve been there. The good news is it’s easy to stave off ...

Most runners will gravitate toward the back squat, according to Bui. This is because the front squat demands more upper-body strength than the back squat in order to maintain a good torso position, ...

The squat is a great strength-builder and should be a regular in any good resistance training program. Squats work the major ...

For those who struggle with squat technique, or find it’s a burden on their back, the leg press is a brilliant alternative. “It stands to reason that you’ll get more out of using a machine ...

These metrics-obsessed exercisers are especially focused on compound barbell movements like the bench press, deadlift, and back squat. You'll be able to go heavier on these lifts than most others ...

According to trainer Tony Gentilcore, 'Front squats nudge people into more thoracic extension which is going to be a game ...

‘People are starting to realise there's more to squats than barbell back squats. They’re noticing that hack squats are easier to set up than barbell squats, often more comfortable for ...

My new fitness coach, Steve Sabella, filmed my squat technique and highlighted a common problem that I, too, was suffering from: A butt wink. A butt wink is when your back tucks in under your body ...

Our writer suffered from stiff ankles and poor squat technique – but a month of heel ... to poor form and raise the risk of me injuring my back. A 2017 study found stiff ankles make us lean ...

According to data from Strength Level, the ‘average squat weight for a female lifter ... to manage consistent increases in weight as your technique improves simultaneously,’ Vincent explains.