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ATG, Parallel, or Shallow? The Right Squat for You. Some people say the only correct way to squat is ATG. And some people are a little smarter than that. Here's the truth. There are people who squat shallow because they’re ignorant or delusional. But there are others who do so for good reasons...

by Andrew Coates, Tony Gentilcore, and Luka Hocevar Three Strength Coaches Weigh In Do it when standard squats fall short. Do it for big damn legs. Just do it. Can a single-leg exercise become a primary strength tool? When three great coaches say this exercise is a staple, it must be true. And...

Dr Michaela Peramaki is a natural bodybuilder and former Division I pole-vaulter, and as if her practical experience with exercise is not enough, this buff-beauty is also a highly qualified doctor of physical therapy. When it comes to making gains with our glutes, Peramaki says there’s a split...

If you're only going to do one mobility drill to improve your squat, this should be it. The Ass Was Far Away From the Grass As someone who struggled with attaining squat depth, I've spent years researching different methods, theories, and reasons why my ass just wouldn't hit the grass. It's not...

When it comes to the big lifts, technique is technique. But on top of mastering the form, everyone looks for progression – and there comes a time when even the best of us run into a stymie, and our strength (and size) doesn’t increase at the same linear rate that it did when we were 21 years...

We’ve all had our epic gym fails, but few of us have the nerve to upload our most cringeworthy moments for social media to consume. Recently, however, one Instagram user put a whole new spin on the term “lifting to failure,” with a funny but equally scary moment at the squat station. A few...

Do your squats! But you don't have to put a bar across your back to do them. Try this instead. Hip belt squats are a unique exercise that first caught my attention through two published articles by John McCallum in the March and April, 1970 issues of Strength & Health magazine (yes, you whipper...

How Low You Squat is Irrelevant Two authorities on squatting think squat depth is arbitrary and senseless. Here are 5 things about squats that they think are much more important. Warning: This article may cause heart palpitations, ulcers, and sleepless nights. It will make anyone who’s not a...

Use these workout finishers to lose fat, build your legs, and see how tough you really are. Here's what you need to know... Finishers build muscle, test work capacity, shred fat, and build mental toughness. These challenges are all based on variations of the squat: the goblet squat, back squat...

The Best Squats for Big Bodies The bigger you get, the harder it is to squat with good form. Here's how to squat when you have big hips, big shoulders, or poor mobility. The squat is difficult when you’re a big boy. Sure, it’s not uncommon to see lifters of all body types force-feed the...

In many cases, a lifter’s leverages, injury history, or both, can frustrate his ability to perform well in large compound movements. Sadly, it’s left many with no choice but to abandon these moves and any variations for redundant sets of isolation training on machines, or movements that don’t...

In the world of strength training, there’s one day that stands out as both revered and feared: Leg Day. It’s the day that separates the dedicated from the indifferent, the strong from the weak. Too often, people skip leg day or go through the motions, avoiding the discomfort that comes with...

Your Questions, Expert Answers How bodybuilders can fight post-show depression, how to eat carbs and stay lean, and what to do if squats make you hurt. Several things could be at play here and it’s likely a combination of them – we’ll go over everything. But right off the bat I’m thinking...

The Minimalist's Guide to Getting Jacked Think you need tons of exercises? Nope. You just need to do the best lifts more frequently. Here's what they are and how to use them for size. Get Big with the Fewest Number of Exercises What’s the minimum number of exercises you can use and still gain...

The 5 Exercises You Need Got angry knees? Here are the five best exercises to allow your legs to keep growing while keeping your knees happy. Sometimes our knees don’t feel 100 percent. Some of us deal with ongoing or intermittent pain. We don’t want this to shut down our leg training and force...

This type of squat improves your form, saves your joints, and makes a great addition to your regular squatting. The Problem with Squats Squats are hyped-up as the king of leg exercises, but that only applies to a very small percentage of lifters: ones who actually squat well and ones who aren't...

If you're only going to do one mobility drill to improve your squat, this should be it. The Ass Was Far Away From the Grass As someone who struggled with attaining squat depth, I've spent years researching different methods, theories, and reasons why my ass just wouldn't hit the grass. It's not...

Make Better Gains with 30 Minute Workouts TAGS BODYBUILDING, TRAINING HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW... With a smart training plan, you can cut your gym time in half and increase your gains at the same time. Intense workouts done for three days a week with greater discipline, focus, and...

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW... High frequency training (HFT) can consist of utilizing the same exercise(s) anywhere from 3-5 sessions per week to 15-20 sessions per week. Pretty much anything and everything works for beginners, but HFT works for everybody from beginners to very advanced...