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.

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 ...

May 16, 2024 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google We may earn a commission from links on this page. To lift weights at home, first you need the weights. That’s ...

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 standard barbell squat has served as a foundational pillar for strength-training programs for 100 years. Few other movements challenge as many muscle groups as effectively as the squat. This week, ...

It’s named after Ed Zercher, a Strongman competitor from America in the 1930s and, although a little more technical than traditional barbell squats, they can be a good variation for beginners. They ...

If you've ever seen a CrossFit athlete, you'll notice that they have super strong, muscular legs. Sure they do tons of heavy barbell squats, but that's not the only exercise that targets their legs.

Think about everything you use your leg muscles for: walking, sitting, lifting weights, and running are just a few examples. To ensure that you can do these everyday movements without pain, you've got ...