Do this exercise with medium-to-heavy dumbbells or a barbell. Stand with your legs just slightly wider than hip-distance apart, arms raised to shoulder height with elbows bent, holding weights by your ...

THE SQUAT IS, when it comes to the grand hierarchy of strength training, one of the few exercises that deserves rarified, must-do status for just about every type of trainee. The compound movement is ...

Squats for the win! This basic move is one of the most effective exercises to target your tush and thighs. If you add weight, it'll maximize the muscle-building, calorie-burning effects. Don't be shy ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Squats are one of the best moves for your lower body, when you do them right ...

Dumbbells are versatile pieces of workout equipment that allow you to train every part of your body. When it comes to leg workouts with dumbbells, a range of exercises allows you to hit the major ...

Plus, there's less stress placed on your back. Barbell squats generally put more pressure on the spine, which isn't an issue with this exercise, while leg placement ensures the back doesn't round over ...

Here at WH, we’re big fans of a squat variation, and we’ve covered a fair few in the last few months – high-heeled squats, bear hug squats, and, of course, Bulgarian split squats – for good reason. A ...

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