The Single-Leg Squat is an all-purpose exercise for strength, balance, power and lowering risk of injury. According to a study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, it can't be beat ...

Akshay Chopra delves into fitness with a focus on innovative workout techniques, effective nutrition plans, and holistic wellness strategies to help individuals achieve their health goals. In the ...

Learn how to safely and confidently practice Malasana (Yogi Squat) in this beginner-friendly tutorial. We’ll cover modifications, alignment tips, and common mistakes to help you feel stable and ...

As a trainer, it’s my job to support my clients and get them to do things they never thought they could do. One of the biggest challenges, especially with my clients who are women, is the barbell.

The weight position is what makes the difference. The goblet squat involves holding a free weight—either a kettlebell or a dumbbell—in front of you at chest level as you do the move. This positioning ...

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. While plenty of ...

Stand on one leg, extend the other leg forward, squat down while keeping the raised leg straight, then rise back up. Balance and control are key. Pistol squats develop strength and muscular endurance ...

In yoga, a deep squat – known as the malasana, or garland, pose – is often used for meditation, relaxation and preparation for more advanced poses (asanas). Mala in Sanskrit means “a garland of beads” ...

Plus, common mistakes to avoid.

We go over squat form plus variations to try.

The wall-supported Bulgarian split squat boosts unilateral stability at the hip and knee, decreasing side-to-side imbalances ...