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6 Ways to Make Squats More Glute Focused

Squats is a lower body exercise that belongs in every strength-training routine. Squats are more of a quad-focused exercise, although the glutes and hamstrings get some stimulation too. However, you can make a few tweaks to increase glute activation when you squat. Here are six that work.

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Compound Exercises

6 Best Compound Exercises for Building Strength

When you have limited time to spend at the gym, get more bang for your fitness buck by doing compound exercises. These are exercises that work more than one muscle group at the same time Here’s why they’re a better way to train and the six best compound exercises to include in your strength-training routine.

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How Half-Squats Can Improve Your Running Performance

How Half-Squats Can Improve Your Running Performance

If you’re an avid runner who prefers a trail to working with weights, you still need strength training. Squats are one of the best exercises for runners, but there are some compelling reasons to include half squat in your routine if you run. Here’s why.

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Should you elevate your heels when you squat?

Should You Elevate Your Heels When You Squat?

Squats are one of the most basic functional movements and one that works multiple muscles in the lower body. You can also squat in a variety of ways. One variation is to raise your heels when you squat. What are the advantages of doing this? 

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Improve Your Squat

7 Ways to Improve Your Squat

How’s your squat form? Are you getting the most out of this compound exercise that targets your lower body? Many people squat with improper form and make other mistakes that reduce the benefits they get from the exercise. Here are seven ways to improve how you squat.  

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