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Lower-Body Flexibility: Maximize Your Mobility For Major Squatting
Squats don’t mean squat if you can’t perform them correctly. Increase your mobility, longevity, and range of motion with this guide to pre- and post-workout flexibility training.
Date Added: Dec 18, 2012 -
Squat Like A Boss: How To Fix The 3 Most Common Squat Mistakes
Squats rock, especially if you know how to do them correctly. Learn how to crush these three common squat mistakes and take your squat to new depths!
Date Added: May 17, 2013 -
Grab, Sit, Repeat: The Simple Power Of The Goblet Squat
You heard that squatting is a basic human movement. So why are we so bad at it? What can we do? Meet the goblet squat, a movement that can help anyone master squatting form.
Date Added: Jan 11, 2013 -
Leg Workout Inspiration: 10 Superior Squat Videos
We scoured the Internet to find some of the greatest squat videos in history. The arguments will rage, but our choices are final. Strength is a virtue.
Date Added: Dec 19, 2012 -
Secret Of The Perfect Squat – Widen Your Stance
Squatting narrow to target that perfect "tear drop" vastus medialis is a waste. It's time to use a squat stance that builds a better all-around body.
Date Added: Aug 20, 2012 -
Ask The Super Strong Guy: How To Squat Pain-Free
Pro powerlifter Mark Bell answers your questions about lifting very, very heavy objects off the floor and rack.
Date Added: Jul 3, 2012 -
Westside Barbell Squat Workout: Squat 700 Pounds!
MusclePharm President Cory Gregory learned to squat 700 pounds at a bodyweight of 208 pounds. How'd he do it? Simple: He followed this workout from the legendary Westside Barbell.
Date Added: Jun 29, 2012 -
The Ultimate Squat-Free Lower-Body Training Program
We love squats. Really, we do. But maybe you don't? In that case, here's your leg workout.
Date Added: Dec 2, 2011 -
SACRED SQUATS: Build Holy Rollers With This Classic Leg Workout
Want bigger wheels for your monster-truck body? Then you need to squat. Build better legs with this old-school quad-crusher from USPLabs.
Date Added: Nov 8, 2011 -
8 Moves To Get The Perfect Butt
It all starts with the squat, assuming you do it right. Which is why even you guys can benefit big time from this lower-body blast from figure competitor Pauline Nordin.
Date Added: Feb 15, 2011 -
Kris Gethin 12-Week Daily Trainer - Week 5: Day 34!
Kris Gethin is your personal daily trainer. Follow him as he takes you and himself through a 12-week transformation. Kris gives you his two cents on off season cardio, and then hits the gym for today's leg workout.
Date Added: Feb 4, 2011 -
One Move For Big Quads: Squats.
You need to train legs if you want a great physique; and squats are the king of leg exercises. Use this exercise with any of the following methods and watch them grow.
Date Added: Jan 11, 2011 -
Christmas Day Squat Till You Drop-A-Thon!
Bodybuilding.com's in-house training expert Matt Biss' gift for you for this Christmas is an intense leg workout. This is one Christmas present you won't want to exchange. Check it out!
Date Added: Dec 23, 2010 -
How Squats Are Superior To Leg Presses!
Many lifters will actively switch out squats for leg presses in their routines. While both these exercises work the quads they are not created equal. See why squats are the better choice.
Date Added: Oct 28, 2010 -
Video Article: Furious Pete - Power VS. Olympic Squat.
Peter Furious Pete Czerwinski is a bodybuilder and competitive eating champion. Pete is here today to show you how to incorporate the power and olympic squats into your daily workouts.
Date Added: Sep 10, 2010 -
Can't Do Squats? Quad Workout To Make Your Thighs Bulge!
When you can't perform squats to make your legs grow, don't lose hope! Use this quad workout that focuses on foot position to pack on muscle to your thighs!
Date Added: Jun 14, 2010 -
Iron Man July 2010 Excerpt: The 20-Rep Squat Routine!
The 20-rep squat is without a doubt one of the-if not the-most demanding exercises you can do. You will definitely know what pain is after. Here's the latest excerpt for building legs. Learn more.
Date Added: Jun 9, 2010 -
14 Reasons You Shouldn't Ignore Full Squat Benefits!
There is confusion amongst trainers and trainees as to whether squats should be performed all the way down or just half way. Find out more from these 14 reasons.
Date Added: Mar 24, 2010 -
Train Insane With Kane, Episode #13 - All About Squatting!
In Kane's thirteenth video episode, Mr. Sumabat performs a variety of squatting variations, including front squats, back squats, and overhead squats.
Date Added: Mar 19, 2009 -
How To Squat Without Knee And Back Pain!
Learn how to squat without causing knee and back pain. I have trained thousands of athletes how to squat properly and some of those basic techniques are going to be outlined in this article. Build a great set of wheels the right way!
Date Added: May 30, 2008 -
What Is The Best Workout To Improve Your Squat?
What Is The Best Workout To Improve Your Squat? Go from bones to buff with the following innovative routines, exercises, and suggestions. You are sure to build stronger legs right here!
Date Added: Apr 24, 2008 -
Universal Nutrition Training Videos: Leg Training With The House - Squats.
Welcome, as we introduce the first in a series of training videos with The House from Animalpak.com. This video will emphasize Squats. Check it out right here on Bodybuilding.com!
Date Added: Apr 11, 2007 -
20-Rep Squat Routine: Variations & Benefits.
Most people don't like normal squats, let alone some mutant variation for 20 reps! In this article I'll touch on the history, give you some examples of early routines and give you a routine to follow based on this exercise.
Date Added: Dec 19, 2006 -
Intense Squatting Workout For Extreme Leg Size.
Stop being the pansy that can't hold up their own with leg strength and size. Get big and be real right here with intense leg squats - try the workout I have included and see what you think!
Date Added: Nov 14, 2006 -
HAIL TO THE KING - The Number One Monster Maker!
Just one set of this exercise will make you turn from a mere mortal with chicken arms into a fully fledged monster, teaming with muscle. Learn the truth about the squat right here!
Date Added: Sep 14, 2006 -
Universal Nutrition Training Videos: Alex Federov's Leg Training - Squats.
Welcome, as we introduce the second in a series of training videos with Alex Federov. This video will emphasize the squat. Check it out right here on Bodybuilding.com!
Date Added: Sep 5, 2006 -
The 'Manta Ray' For Squats - Training Equipment Review!
The squat is one of the best exercises you can do for building strength and muscle mass. Can the Manta Ray make it more comfortable and even more effective?
Date Added: Dec 30, 2005 -
20-Rep Squats: The Brutal Path To Massive Gains!
High rep squats work wonders for building muscular bulk and strength, not just for the legs, but for the entire body. The program is ridiculously simple... See it to believe it. Learn more right here!
Date Added: Nov 7, 2005 -
Squats And Speed Development?
The quickest way for most people to boost up their attributes is, you guessed it, increase their ability to bend their knees and apply force! Improve your strength with the squat. Get more here!
Date Added: Oct 19, 2005 -
Squatology - Part 1: The Squat Can Work For Everyone.
There are so many variations of the squat that every body type can thrive on squatting. That is exactly what I am going to share with you today. Everone can benefit!
Date Added: Oct 5, 2005 -
The 'Sting Ray' For Front Squats - Training Equipment Review!
The front squat has the potential to be one of the most effective thigh-training exercises a person can do. Find out if the Sting Ray really does work.
Date Added: Jul 29, 2005 -
Exercise Of The Week: Barbell Squats!
A barbell squat is a push-type, compound exercise which works primarily your quadriceps, but also trains your glutes, hamstrings, and calves. This review of the squat will give you tips and techniques to do a squat properly. Read on to learn more.
Date Added: May 18, 2005 -
Squat Comparison (Front View) -- Part 2.
No other exercise in the athlete?s arsenal is as necessary as the squat. There are also several ways to do this exercise. Which is best?
Date Added: Apr 7, 2005 -
Side Comparison Of Power And Olympic Squats!
No other exercise in the athlete?s arsenal is as necessary as the squat. There are also several ways to do accomplish this exercise.
Date Added: Apr 5, 2005 -
Seminar Squats With Jim Wendler.
After being part of the Force Training Seminars for almost 2 years, Dave Tate and I have seen a wide variety of squat technique.There are several technical faults that are common to every seminar.
Date Added: Sep 23, 2004 -
Improve Your Game With Squats!
If you could pick one exercise to improve your game, what would it be? Find out what Coach Davies thinks!
Date Added: May 7, 2004 -
20-Rep Squats: Can You Handle It?
My goal is to add 20-30 pounds of lean muscle tissue in a years time and then come back to strongman at a rock solid 220-230 pounds, with visible abdominals to boot! How am I going to do this? 20-rep squats!
Date Added: Apr 12, 2004 -
What All Squatters Knee'd To Know!
Squats can be bad for your knees. Period. But they're good for everything else. So good, in fact, that you MUST do them.
Date Added: Jan 21, 2004 -
Utilizing Squat Variations!
The squat is a very powerful exercise. It is one of the only exercises that will work 75% of your muscles with one, single movement. The squat should be one of the primary movements in any leg workout. There are many varieties of squat that can be performed to make workouts interesting and prevent plateaus or stagnation.
Date Added: Dec 3, 2003 -
Pause Squats For Greater Power!
The root of any strength program must be leg strength. Pause squats can help you add size and mass to your legs. When you put pause squats into your program be prepared for some incredible muscle soreness in your legs.
Date Added: Sep 9, 2003 -
You Don't Know Squat!
From the very first day I picked up weights as a kid, squats were at the center of my lifting universe. Today, I still believe that squats are the king of all exercises.
Date Added: May 28, 2003 -
How To Squat: Proper Techniques For A Perfect Squat.
The most productive exercises are the most painful. It's a fact of life. If you squat with proper technique and heavy (for you) poundage, you might grunt, scream, cry, hurl and/or pass out, but you probably won't be injured and you'll make terrific headway towards your goals.
Date Added: May 1, 2003 -
Got Squats? Tips And Techniques For A Better Squat!
Squats belong to the exclusive club of compound movements that trigger growth you could never replicate by diddling around with isolation movements only. Don't get me wrong, there's a time and a place for isolation, but when you're looking to build a foundation of raw power and mass, compound movements are unbeatable.
Date Added: Feb 10, 2003 -
The Stair-Step Approach To One-Legged Squats!
One of the best exercises for strong functional legs is the one-legged squat, otherwise known as pistols. Learn how to do them, from your own home!
Date Added: Dec 9, 2002 -
Let's Talk Box!
Let's talk box...box squatting that is. There is nothing new about box squatting, but you would think so since currently not much literature is out there regarding this exercise and the present use of the box squat is only by certain powerlifting circles and high school strength training.
Date Added: Oct 29, 2002 -
Want Huge Gains? Squat!
Too many bodybuilders find excuses NOT to squat instead of giving it a try. Maybe you've heard of top pros that have great leg development that swear by the leg press, hack squat etc.
Date Added: Oct 14, 2002 -
How To Squat Perfectly!
There are several ways to mess up the squat, but their are also several ways to improve it as well.
Date Added: Jul 1, 2002 -
How To Squat
I began doing squats when I was 15 years old. And two decades later I feel I have found the right
Date Added: Jun 18, 2002 -
You Ain't Squat 'Til You Squat!
Sweat drips from my forehead. Butterflies dance in my stomach. My heart pounds wildly. With an ice-cold stare, I lock my eyes on the loaded bar. I can hear it calling out to me, challenging me.
Date Added: May 16, 2002 -
Squats VS. Leg Press
One aspect of the squat that we cannot ignore is the difficulty involved in supporting large weights atop your body structure.
Date Added: Mar 21, 2002 -
Twenty Rep Squat Routine
Do you walk around falling over because your upper body is disproportionate to your lower body? If so give you legs some focus and try this routine for 3-4 weeks and bring them up to scratch.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002