If you're bored of standard squats, single leg "pistol" squats can progress your muscle gains. Pistol squats are challenging but working on them can improve balance and fix weaknesses. You can ...

The single-leg squat – also known as a pistol squat – is an advanced variation of the regular squat. Besides impressing onlookers by being able to do this squat, it will also benefit you by building ...

In lifting circles, the barbell back squat is often considered the king of exercises. But what if—either due to injury or an inability to get the form right—you can’t squat? You train one leg at a ...

The Single-Leg Squat is an all-purpose exercise for strength, balance, power and lowering risk of injury. According to a study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, it can't be beat ...

One of the country's premiere strength and conditioning trainers, Will Torres, visited The Couch for Tuesday's Fit Minute. First 30 seconds, squat by the couch, hold bottom just above the couch for ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Katrina Carter, DPT, FNS, is ...

Squats are the go-to glute and leg exercise. The more you integrate them into your workout, the easier everyday activities like walking up the stairs and bending down to pick things up become. Squats ...

Your glutes are basically the MVPs of movement—powering you through squats, stair climbs, long walks, and even helping protect your lower back. Building your glutes is the key to aging healthily and ...

Plus, there's less stress placed on your back. Barbell squats generally put more pressure on the spine, which isn't an issue ...