The best way to foray into weighted squats is with goblet squats. Start by holding a single dumbbell of a comfortable weight close to your chest. Sink your hips back into the squat and rise back up.

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. To start with, I used ...

The ‘Big 3’ lifts – the squat, bench and deadlift – are often seen as barbell royalty. And while we’re big fans here at MH, that doesn’t mean they need to feature in every workout, especially if ...

The short answer: Both front squats and back squats rock. But there are some nuances that can help you optimize your routine. The main difference between front and back squats is the placement of the ...

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 ...

The weight position is what makes the difference. The goblet squat involves holding a free weight—either a kettlebell or a dumbbell—in front of you at chest level as you do the move. This positioning ...

YOUR LEG DAY mantra might be "squat till you drop,” since the compound exercise is one of the preeminent lower body builders in your workout arsenal. But when you're forced to decide on just one ...