I was recently on a vacation with a friend that involved a great deal of walking around a new city. During a moment of respite, I noticed she dropped into a deep squatting position, rather than ...

Plyometric exercises require you to push yourself to your maximum effort through quick and intense bursts of energy like jumping, sprinting, lunging and hopping. They call on you to perform explosive ...

But have you ever stopped to think about the squat position itself, beyond those gym reps? This ancient posture holds secrets and benefits that go way beyond strength training. Get ready to uncover ...

Watch a toddler play and you’ll witness something remarkable – they naturally drop into a perfect deep squat, staying there comfortably for minutes while exploring toys or simply observing the world.

No matter what workout routine you do, there’s a chance the squat will make an appearance. We do a lot of squatting during our normal daily activities so it may feel so familiar that you assume you ...

Can you deadlift in squat shoes? Learn how heel height affects your balance, leverage, and strength, and find out why most lifters perform better with flat, minimal shoes for the deadlift.

When you’re just getting started with squatting movements, a goblet squat is easy—just pick up a tiny kettlebell (or dumbbell). At that stage it’s light enough that you can simply bend your arms to ...

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! When you hear “duck walk” you probably think of a quacking ...

What do Simone Biles and squats have in common? They’re both the absolute G.O.A.T.s when it comes to fitness and strength. Squats make day-to-day movements—like sitting down and standing up—easier, ...