Want to build more leg strength, muscle and power? Look no further than the barbell back squat and leg press, two compound exercises that promise to give your lower body muscles a run for their money ...

Barbell squats are one of the “big 5 compound lifts” and one of the most popular leg day exercises for weightlifters. Before adding barbell squats to your workouts, learning proper squat technique ...

Squats are one of the very best exercises for your legs, and nearly everybody who lifts heavy weights regularly does some form of squat. But perhaps you’ve heard that squats are bad for your knees, or ...

The tyrannosaurus rex wouldn’t have liked pushups. That’s because it had short arms. The mechanics would have been difficult for a T. rex to get into pushup position. The range of motion its arms ...

Struggling with barbell squats? Focus on building strength first! Try these 9 exercises to boost your strength and improve your barbell squat performance. If you are a gym freak or even a beginner, ...

This exercise is a two-for-one deal, working your lower and upper body Although this is a compound exercise, make sure to do the press after the squat to gain maximum benefits The use of large muscle ...

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.

Squatting is a foundational exercise in any gym routine. But while you probably think of the conventional, gold-standard back squat, the front squat is an underrated variation that deserves to be ...