In contrast to your typical, “I learned this in PE class,” air squat, the box squat places a bench or box behind your butt to sit on at the bottom of the movement. This allows you to push your hips ...
If you’re in your 40s or beyond and want to build strength that lasts without wrecking your joints, box squats are one of your smartest moves. Pausing on the box removes the “bounce” at the bottom of ...
Ashley Graham, our unofficial squat inspiration, is back in the gym and working on her lower body again. Yesterday, celebrity-friendly New York City gym Dogpound posted an Instagram video of Graham ...
Question: I know squats are great for my legs and derriere, but I feel a little wobbly when I do them. What can I do to improve my balance and avoid injuries? Answer: You’re right--squats are very ...
THE BARBELL SQUAT is a foundational exercise for all kinds of strength trainees. The compound movement can be a tough one to master, though, and one of the most difficult aspects of it is lowering ...
Challenging exercise and sitting down don’t typically go hand in hand. Yet that combo is precisely how Rumer Willis is achieving serious gains in the gym. In an Instagram video that the ...
When it comes to using strength training to improve on-bike power, plyometrics and jumping tend to get all the spotlight. But did you know that performing a high-quality box squat can have even better ...
Squats are one of the very best lower body exercises out there, and if you’ve ever worked out at all, you’ve certainly done them. But too many of us have never broadened our horizons beyond the humble ...
This article was written by Tony Gentilcore and provided by our partners at Men's Health. Whenever someone mentions that squatting hurts their knees, I ask them to show me how they squat. Ninety-nine ...
When done correctly, the Squat can boost your strength and muscle mass, reduce your body fat, and increase your mobility at the foot/ankle, knees, hips and thoracic spine. But you won't reap the ...
Change up your classic squatting routine with a box squat. Follow along as three top trainers walk you through the do's and don'ts. In contrast to your typical, “I learned this in PE class,” air squat ...