Plus, common mistakes to avoid.

Learning how to squat isn't as simple as it looks, which is why we asked personal trainers which exercises they give to clients to improve squat depth and mobility.

NO MATTER HOW hard you search, when it comes to leg day essentials, it’s almost impossible to dethrone the king: the back squat. “Doing a back squat is way more challenging and way more technical than ...

Ready to give those legs and glutes a run for their money? We know that working on your lower body is essential not just for ...

The biomechanics of back squat exercises represent a complex yet integrative field, combining aspects of joint kinetics, motion analysis and muscle activation patterns. Researchers have demonstrated ...

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 -- ...

Henry Cavill said he prefers to do back squats instead of front squats. Both techniques can help build strength in the same areas, but with different limitations. Visit Insider's homepage for more ...

Think barbell back squats are the only way to grow a mammoth lower body? Guess again. While powerlifters swear by this powerful compound move, it's not exactly the be-all, end-all for growing leg ...

Back squats are one of the three main power lifts. However, most people lack the mobility to do them correctly, Don Saladino told Insider. The celebrity personal trainer recommends other forms of ...