Squats vs. Deadlifts: Which Is Better for Building Muscle?
These gold standard lifts are essential to a well-rounded routine. Here's how to choose which is your go-to move.
Squats vs Leg Press: Building Huge Legs Is All About Picking The Right Exercise
How are leg presses and squats similar? The leg press and the squat are both knee-dominant moves. Because of that, the two ...
If You Can Do This Many Jump Squats in 60 Seconds, You're in Great Shape
Discover if you're in peak fitness with our 60-second jump squat challenge. Learn the target rep ranges by age and fitness level, plus expert tips to improve your score ...
How to Do Bodyweight Squats the Right Way
Stand with your feet just wider than shoulder-width apart, with your toes pointed slightly out to the side. Squeeze your shoulder blades, abs, and glutes to create full-body tension. Keep your gaze ...
Margot Robbie’s PT exposes squat myth as the reason so many people struggle to build glute strength
You’re probably worried you’ll injure your knees, but Margot Robbie’s PT David Higgins says this is a common misconception. In fact, he says doing so could be ‘holding you back’ from hitting your ...
11 tips to squat double your body weight – from a 55kg PT who can squat 110kg
Here are Strength Direct's squatting guidelines for a 60kg woman: Elite: 136kg, or 2x your body weight. I really remember ...
Midlife rules: How to hit peak fitness over 40
Is it possible to be as fit in your forties and onwards as you were in your thirties? Perhaps even fitter? Yes it is, say ...