WHEN IT COMES to the barbell back squat, the exercise sometimes referred to as the "king" of all the heavyweight moves in the gym, the biggest point of focus for guys isn't necessarily how many plates ...

Squats can help you build muscle, prevent injury, and get faster and stronger, but how low you go matters for the benefits, according to a trainer.

Squatting below 90 degrees with knees over your toes improves your mobility and can help prevent injury, according to personal trainers.

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 ...

How low can you go? This question takes on a new dimension with the Cossack squat, a dynamic and deeply rewarding leg exercise that will set your quads, glutes, and pretty much every lower-body muscle ...

"Ankle mobility limitations are almost the number one problem that hinders good squat technique," he says. "If you wan to get into a good deep squat, your knee has to move forward over your toe, and ...

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Ever wondered why you can’t squat as deep as your gym buddy? The answer might be right at your feet. While most fitness enthusiasts focus on building impressive quads or sculpting perfect abs, ...

Mobility and strength, while complementary, are different physical qualities. Mobility is your joint's ability to move through a range of motion and strength is the force your muscles can generate ...