The human body is smart: It will always take the path of least resistance to get things done. This is all too clear to fitness professionals when training clients -- beginners and veterans alike -- ...

Reviewed by Heather Kiesewetter, CPTReviewed by Heather Kiesewetter, CPT Also Known As: Clean, squat clean Targets: Full body Equipment Needed: Barbell, weight plates Level: Advanced The power clean ...

With ribcage stacked over pelvis, send hips back and bend the knees, as if sitting onto a chair behind you. Keep your chest ...

Like personality types, there are many different variations of squat form — and many prove what not to do when performing a squat. The good news is, how you perform a squat, especially if you’re not ...

Hoisting a heavy barbell over your head with lightning speed and strength is seriously impressive. Nailing a power clean can be a little intimidating—but you don't have to be a CrossFit devotee or ...

No matter what workout routine you do, there’s a chance the squat will make an appearance. We do a lot of squatting during our normal daily activities so it may feel so familiar that you assume you ...

Squats might seem simple, but they’re actually incredibly technical—and easy to mess up. Carolyn Parker, a Gym Jones instructor and the founder of the Ripple Effect Athlete Training Center in ...

A squat is an exercise in which you go from standing to a seated-like position without actually sitting down. An excellent method for strengthening legs and buttocks, here are professional tips on how ...

Tight hips can seriously mess with your squat form. That pinchy, can't-go-any-further sensation not only interrupts your workout vibe, but it also means you’re not getting all of the booty-building, ...