THE BARBELL SQUAT is a foundational exercise for all kinds of strength trainees. The compound movement can be a tough one to master, though, and one of the most difficult aspects of it is lowering ...
Build strength and mobility without putting too much pressure on your knees using this single-leg squat variation.
The box squat is a core training staple that can build size and strength in your lower body-but are you sure you're even doing the exercise correctly? Before you shoulder up to your barbell and drop ...
What is the single best strength-building exercise many of us could be doing right this minute but almost certainly are not? Consult enough exercise scientists and the latest exercise research, and ...
A common mantra in the strength and conditioning field is "do no harm." As a coach, I constantly come across clients and athletes who have either acute or chronic injuries, but still attempt to squat ...
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 ...
If plyometric training isn’t part of your programme, you may want to rethink. The explosive exercises, often used by athletes to boost power and performance, can be incredibly beneficial not just for ...