The short answer: Both front squats and back squats rock. But there are some nuances that can help you optimize your routine. The main difference between front and back squats is the placement of the ...

Whether you look to attack your squat from the back, front, or both, squats have many benefits, but which one is better at building strong quads? As a trainer, I’ve used both methods with clients over ...

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 ...

Upgrade your lower body workout with this enhancing squat variation! By loading the front of your body, the main muscles worked in a front squat are the quadriceps, with back squats recruiting the ...

Both front and back squats can build powerful legs and a strong body. Where they primarily differ, other than where and how the barbell is carried, is which muscles each exercise emphasizes, how ...

Squats are one of the very best exercises for your legs, and nearly everybody who lifts heavy weights regularly does some form of squat. But perhaps you’ve heard that squats are bad for your knees, or ...

Plus the best joint-friendly variations and when to add weight ...

Squats are one of the best moves for your lower body, when you do them right. They’re a compound, functional exercise, helping you tackle real-life activities, from lifting heavy bags to tying your ...

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