Are you doing your squats? That's good because this lower-body exercise is super important. Not only do they work multiple muscles, particularly the quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings, but also your ...

THE SQUAT IS, when it comes to the grand hierarchy of strength training, one of the few exercises that deserves rarified, must-do status for just about every type of trainee. The compound movement is ...

It’s that time again: ski season. And this year, we want to make sure our legs, chest, core, and arms are ripped and ready to shred some pow-pow. Master trainer Karita Cassia from F-7 Healthy ...

WHEN IT COMES to the barbell back squat, the exercise sometimes referred to as the "king" of all the heavyweight moves in the gym, the biggest point of focus for guys isn't necessarily how many plates ...

Explosive strength is critical for athletes. There’s a power component to every movement we make, whether that’s a ski turn, a quick jump over a felled tree, or a lunge for a distant climbing hold.

Let's focus on your lower half for a minute . . . well, for 10 minutes. This fast workout targets the legs and glutes, but your core will get a little action, too. It's short, so go ahead, push ...

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. I’m one who can ...