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Even more research has just confirmed that squat lifting (knees bent and back straight) techniques are no safer than stoop lifting (knees straight and back bent) techniques when picking up heavy ...

Russell Orhii’s 821-pound squat sparked the usual debate. I watched the rep like a judge and a coach, focusing on depth, ...

YOU HAVE TO make one major decision when planning for your lower body day workout: should you squat or deadlift? Both the back squat and the barbell deadlift are renowned for their ability to build ...

Behold: The humble bodyweight squat. Not only will dropping it like it’s hot strengthen your quads, hamstrings, and glutes, adding squats to your regular workout routine could mean fewer knee injuries ...

Our editors independently select these products. Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission I’ve come a long way since I first started weightlifting in 2018. But progress hasn ...

The benefits of strength training are well known—they include lower blood pressure, more efficient metabolism, and healthier bone density. Plus, getting stronger can increase mobility as you age, ...

We all have fitness in our lives for many reasons. For some, it's doctors orders, others for vanity, and quite simply, to keep ourselves in check mentally and physically. So whether you enjoy ...