That's one of the Ten (or so, we're not actually counting) Gym Commandments—and it can be one of the toughest ones to follow. Schedules get filled up, excuses get made, and sometimes, working out your ...
Why squats? An oldie but a goodie, the fitness move is a tried-and-true butt burner. “Not only do squats build muscle strength, the multi-joint movement has a metabolic effect, revving your heart rate ...
It all started because a friend told me I have a flat butt. The statement came in early-March before the advent of social distancing while we trekked through the Houston Arboretum. She said it like a ...
A squat challenge without weights. Easy peasy, right? I've been strength training for about 7 years now, and squats are probably the move I've done the most. Pre-lockdown I was managing some decent ...
If you’re familiar with any kind of strength training (or even if you're a strength-newbie!), you probably know that squats are incorporated into almost every kind of workout plan. The reason? *They ...
Squats hold one of the top spots on the list of must-do moves for runners—and really, everyone. The move mimics a pattern you repeat in everyday life: sitting down and standing back up. The functional ...
Get ready for strong legs and a poppin’ butt, because July’s fitness challenge is squats! This is the classic lower body exercise for a reason: squats build pretty much every muscle below the waist, ...
This variation involves performing the classic squat movement while balancing on one leg. By removing one point of support, you introduce a significant challenge to your stability and force your core ...
Squats are an excellent strength-building exercise for the legs, but if you’re doing home workouts without weights, they’ll quickly get too easy. One-legged pistol squats are a classic variation, but ...