We all must be concerned about maintaining bone health and that includes exercise. High-impact exercise helps stimulate new bone formation – but what about squats and their affect on bone density?
The goal of strength training is to build strength, but working muscles against resistance also burns calories. If you’re trying to lose weight, you might wonder which strength-training exercises burn the most calories? Here’s what a study shows.
Once you’ve mastered squats and some of the most common squat variations, you may need to “shake up” your squat routine to get those muscles to grow. Here are five ways to make squats harder and add variety to your squat routine.
Trying to wake up your glutes? Here are some simple tweaks you can make to the exercises you already do to make your glutes work harder. Get ready for a stronger, more defined bottom line
f you aren’t familiar with the goblet squat, it’s time to get to know them! It’s another variation on squats, one of the most important exercises for building lower body strength. Yet, it has some advantages other squat variations don’t. Find out what they are.
We know that squats make us stronger and build functional strength in the lower body. Not to mention, they build beautiful quads! But, can doing squats regularly also improve brain function? Find out what new research shows.
Do you squat? Of course, you do! But do you do single-leg squats? If not, here’s why you should. You’ll also discover how to do one and to advance a single-leg squat and make it more challenging.
Do you have trouble doing squats? It may not be a lack of strength but anatomical issues and a lack of mobility. Here are some ways your anatomy can affect your ability to squat and what you can do to correct your squat.
Do you have knee pain when you squat? Don’t be too quick to assume it’s knee arthritis. There’s another common condition that causes knee pain when you squat. Here’s what you should know about a condition called patellofemoral syndrome.
Squats have varying levels of difficulty. If you’re a beginner, it’s best to start easy and gradually work your way up to more advanced squat variations. Here’s a good sequence to help you gradually ease into doing squats with proper form.
Are your inner thighs getting enough work? Standard squats, even deep ones, don’t work the inner thigh muscles well. Fortunately, there are a few squat variations that target the inner thighs. Here’s what they are and why you should include them in your routine.
Do you typically do squats with both feet planted on the ground? Then, it may be time to take on a new challenge – the single-leg squat. Here’s why you should add this challenging exercise to your fitness routine.
