Squats
Fitness
The 8 Best Strength-Training Exercises for Beginners
Building a solid foundation is key.
By Linda Melone, Christa Sgobba, C.P.T., and Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.
Fitness
What’s Better for Your Butt: Squats or Deadlifts?
Plus, a third move that might take the cake for your glutes.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Fitness
Those Squat Pulses Burn Like Fire...But Do They Actually Do Anything!?
Here’s the lowdown on that small but mighty movement.
By Jordan Smith
Fitness
9 Expert-Approved Squat Racks That Will Give Your Home Gym a Lift
If you're serious about strength training, you're going to want one of these do-it-all machines.
By Erin Bunch
Fitness
Should I Worry If My Knees Crackle and Pop When I Squat?
Here’s what physical therapists have to say about this symphony of sounds.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Cracking the case
What the Hell Is a ‘Butt Wink’—And Is It Really All That Bad?
We got to the bottom (sorry) of this buzzy squat term.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Fitness
The Squat Variation You Must Try After Sitting All Day
Improve your posture—while working your legs, butt, and core.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Fitness
11 Tricks to Make Sure Your Form Is Correct, According to Trainers
Use these tips to make every move more effective.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Shopping
I’m SELF’s Fitness Director, and These Are the Shorts I Swear By for Squats
No tugging necessary.
By Christa Sgobba, C.P.T.
Fitness
Master the Move: The Sumo Squat Targets Your Butt Like No Other Variation
Change up your routine and fire up your glutes.
By Christa Sgobba, C.P.T.
Fitness
A Lower Back Workout to Strengthen Your Entire Core
Yep, your back is part of your core too.
By Christa Sgobba, C.P.T.
Fitness
This Is the Right Way to Do a Squat
These seven cues can make you a super squatter.
By Christa Sgobba, C.P.T.
Fitness
All About the Kang Squat, Rumer Willis’s Go-to Glute-Strengthening Move
The little-known exercise provides big-time benefits.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Fitness
Why the Goblet Squat Is Good for Beginners
Besides its ability to work your entire body.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Workouts
17 Squat Variations That Will Seriously Work Your Butt
The options are pretty much endless.
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.
Fitness
How to Strengthen Your Core and Lower Body With Box Squats Like Rumer Willis
The key is sitting down in between each rep.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Fitness
Strengthen Your Core, Butt, and Legs With This Weighted Squat Series From Jennifer Garner's Trainer
It's also a serious balance challenge.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Fitness
Take Your Kettlebell Squats to the Next Level With This Small Tweak From Blake Lively’s Trainer
The way you hold your weight can make a difference.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Fitness
Squat and Lunge Strength Workout
Let’s get this challenge started!
By Amy Eisinger, M.A., C.P.T.