When Squats Hurt Your Back
Does your back hurt when you squat? It’s a common problem – but why? Read on and discover why you may experience back discomfort when you squat and how to correct it.
March 18, 2018
Tag: squats
Are Ankle and Hip Mobility Issues Making It Harder for You to Squat?
How is your form on squats? Do you have problems squatting below parallel? Your hips and ankles could be limiting you. Here’s why and how to correct the problem.
December 17, 2017
How Squat Depth Impacts the Muscles You Work
Squats are a no-frills move that works the muscles in your lower body. Learn how squat depth impacts the muscles you work
November 12, 2017
Are Squats a Good Exercise for Your Hamstrings?
What’s your “go to” exercise for working your hamstrings? Hopefully, you do a variety of lower body exercises, but if hamstring development is the goal, squats shouldn’t be your only exercise. Here’s why.
October 15, 2017
Front Squats vs. Back Squats: Does One Have an Advantage Over the Other?
What’s your default squat – front squats or a back squat? More importantly, does one offer greater benefits than the other? Find out what studies show.
June 11, 2017
5 Movement Patterns to Master for Greater Functional Strength
Did you know there are movement patterns you do every day? Mastering these movements will make you more functional and resistant to injury. Plus, it’ll positively impact every aspect of your fitness. Find out what these functional strength movements are.
June 4, 2017
5 Common Squat Mistakes You Could Be Making
Squats are one of the most basic of strength-training exercises, yet many people do them incorrectly. How is your squat form? Here are five common squat mistakes that might be downgrading the quality of your squats.
March 19, 2017
Are Squats and Deadlifts Enough for Your Ab Definition?
Crunches are one of the most popular ab exercises, but some trainers believe you don’t need crunches and floor exercises – that squats and deadlifts get the job done. Do you really need crunches to build ab definition?
December 11, 2016
Top 5 Strength-Training Exercises for Functional Strength
You hear a lot about functional training – and for good reason. Functional fitness training helps your muscles work better together when you play sports or do the things you do every day. Devoting time to functional strength training will pay off with better strength, coordination, and balance. Here are five strength exercises that belong in any functional training routine.
August 14, 2016
Anatomical Problems that Affect Squat Form and How to Correct Them
How’s your form when you squat? For some, it’s not so good – but why? It’s possible that problems like reduced mobility in your hips or ankles are the problem. Find out how to correct these problems and squat more safely and effectively.
July 24, 2016
3 Most Effective Full Body Resistance Exercises
When time is a precious commodity and you have too little time to work out, you need exercises that get the job done quickly and efficiently. Which should you choose? Here are three powerful exercises that will give your whole body a workout.
March 20, 2016
Squat Depth: How Low Should You Go?
What would a strength training routine be without squats? You can approach squats in several ways by doing partial squats, full squats or deep squats, which raises the question – how important is squat depth? Are the risks or advantages to going deeper? Find out.
July 5, 2015