June 21
Fix Your Front Squat
Everyone loves the front squat, right? Yeah, probably not. But you’d grow to love it if you fixed these common weaknesses.
June 14
Squatting The Right Way
Squats are considered the king of all exercises. You may already do them, but are you doing them the right way for your specific goals? Here's how to know.
May 5
Front Squat Hand Positions
Christian Thibaudeau teaches three different hand positions for the front squat, making the exercise doable for everyone.
May 2
When it Comes to Squats, Easier Doesn't Work
There are easier, more fun ways to squat than below parallel. Trouble is, they don't work.
April 11
6 Weeks to Superhero - Squat Complex
I've tried every way known to man to quickly pack on muscle while getting ripped to shreds. This is what I've found to be the absolute best method.
January 19
Squat Like You Mean It
If you ain't squatting deep, you're just taking up space in our power rack. Here's what you need to get low.
September 30
Leg Press vs. Squat: The Final Chapter
It's a battle practically as old as bodybuilding, but the exercise efficiency guy settles the argument once and for all.
January 26
Two Kinds of Squats You're Not Doing
The reason you're not doing one of these squats is because it's hard. The reason you're not doing the other is because you probably never thought about it. Check it out.
November 30
The Squat: Good Exercise Gone Bad?
Four experts - a functional strength coach, a bodybuilder, a powerlifter, and an athlete-creator - share their thoughts on one of the most beloved (and hated) exercises.
August 24
The Box Squat for Bodybuilders
It helps the powerlifter squat big weights and the athlete perform better, but what can the box squat do for the bodybuilder? A lot more than you'd think.
April 28
Five Habits of Defective Squatters
The five most common squatting mistakes and how to fix them.
April 8
Mythbusters 3
Are hard gainers stuck with skinny calves and forearms? Is lower always better on squats? Answers to these questions and more in the latest installment of our series.
March 11
Mythbusters 2
Are squats and deadlifts all you need to work your core? Is it "bad" to do static stretches before weight training? Answers to these questions and more.
September 20
Real Men Do Sissy Squats
This forgotten squat exercise is still one of the best ways to build quads.
December 19
The Third-World Squat
You should be able to perform a strict rock-bottom squat, at least with bodyweight. Here’s why and how to achieve it.
October 17
Leg Training Myths Exposed
The best squat depth? The right position for the knees? Here’s what you need to know.
September 25
Olympic vs. Powerlifting Squats
You need to know the differences and use the one that’s right for you. A must-read for squat freaks.
August 14
The Modified 5x5 Squat Program
The classic 5 x 5 set/rep scheme works. But here’s how to make it even better.
December 22
Get Strong, Get Fast, Get Vertical!
A program designed to improve your vertical jump and your overall strength and athleticism. Check it out.