A classic lower-body movement that improves muscle strength, balance, and long-term joint health—no equipment required.

Squats remain one of the most effective ways to rebuild lower-body muscle, especially for men over 50 who want to stay strong ...

How many squats after 50 is exceptional? A CSCS breaks down benchmarks, form cues, and leg-strength tips.

The squat ranks among the most natural human movements, yet modern lifestyles have largely eliminated it from daily routines. This fundamental motion—lowering your body by bending your knees while ...

Squatting is a common exercise that many likely learned in gym class. However, do you know the proper form for a squat and what muscles it works? Ensuring you're doing a squat correctly is essential ...

A new study has found that interrupting prolonged sitting with a minute of half-squats every 20 minutes improved blood flow to the brain and, with it, cognitive functioning and concentration. This ...

Being a former gymnast, I'd like to think my balance and stability are still on point. In reality, though, I'm not as nimble as I used to be (she says as a mid-twenty-something), so I'm always up for ...

Squats are known for building strong legs, but that doesn’t mean they work for ...

One of the most well-known exercises is the squat. The exercise comes in countless variations — think: back squat, front squat, sumo squat — and can be performed with a variety of workout equipment, ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. To start with, I used ...