COACH'S CORNER Liam Hennessy and Jim Kilty say you need to know if you are really ready to embark on a serious training programme… COACH'S CORNER Liam Hennessyand Jim Kiltysay you need to know if you ...

Want to run faster, jump higher and pack on some muscle? Well then it’s time to get low. Because squats engage almost every muscle from head to toe, there’s a huge hormonal response and massive impact ...

The squat is one of the best compound movements out there. It's functional in nature, boosts strength, helps in testosterone production, and of course, burns more calories. Moreover, it is one of the ...

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 ...

Just a few years ago, American fitness experts were telling people that deep squatting was dangerous. But here in the US, we prefer to sit in a chair. And maybe that’s why so many of us have trouble ...

Want to push ageing? Try practicing natural motions of daily life, like, squatting to rest, lift, or simply reach the floor. The deep squat, a staple in strength and conditioning programs, is now ...

In a recent CrossFit class, we were working on overhead squats and snatches, and our coach Laura Matuszak with Champlain Valley CrossFit had us find a wall and do this squat stretching exercise. She ...