Tip: Train Your Glutes for a Bigger Squat
Here's what to do before, during, and after squats to activate, strengthen, and grow your glutes.
December 9
Tip: Find YOUR Perfect Squat, Not Someone Else's
Here's an easy way to discover your perfect squat position.
December 6
Tip: Front Squat Without Wrist Pain
These two drills will improve your mobility so you can lift more weight comfortably and finally build some decent quads.
November 19
Tip: The Best Exercise for Hip Mobility & Strength
Your hips are designed to be mobile and powerful. So train them that way. Here's how.
November 18
Tip: Sumo-Stance Zercher Squat
Improve hip mobility and strength with this exercise.
November 3
Tip: Inverted Sit-Ups and Squats
Two old-school exercises that are worth trying out. Check 'em out.
November 2
Tip: Speed Squats and Pause Squats
Boost your squat numbers by learning to impart maximal velocity to the bar. Here are two ways to do it.
November 1
Tip: 3 Jumps for an Explosive Squat
Accelerate through your sticking points. Master these three jumps.
Tip: The Squat You Should Be Doing
All types of squats have their benefits, but this one might just be the best all-around variation.
October 25
Tip: Front Squat to Box
Nail your quads with this exercise. Be sure to pause 1-2 seconds on the box.
Tip: The Inverse Squat
Squat backwards to build stability and strength. Here's how.
October 24
Tip: Pistol Squat Hold with Leg Exchange
Already good at pistol squats? Showoff. Now try this advanced variation.
Tip: Long Duration Sumo Squat Hold
End leg day with this 45-60 second squat hold. It'll help with hip mobility and test your mental toughness.
October 20
Tip: Altitude Landings to Improve Squatting Mechanics
With the squat, you want to break from the knees and hips at the same time. This plyo drill can teach the correct movement pattern and fix bad patterns.
October 18
Tip: Pistol Squat From the Bottom Up
Ramp up the difficulty of the pistol squat with this variation.
Tip: Pistol Squat to Box
The pistol squat requires mobility, strength, and balance. If you're not there yet, try the box squat version. Progress by using a lower box.
October 17
Tip: Pistol Squat with Suspension Straps
Trying to hit a full pistol squat but having trouble? Use this regression, then progress by using the straps as little as possible.
October 9
Tip: The Zercher Squat and Box Squat
Build your legs, strengthen your core and upper back, and improve mental toughness with this squat variation.
Tip: Hit the Right Squat Depth
Know the difference between partials, proper depth, and dreaded butt wink. Here's your guide.
October 5
Tip: The 1.5 Method for Squats
Use this method to build your quads and improve the bottom position of your squat.