Legs
How Deep Should You Squat? Parallel vs. Deep Squats Explained
You film a set of squats and notice that the last two reps sit higher than the first. A training partner says, “Go deeper.” Before you…
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Training Exercises
Squat vs. Leg Press: Which Builds More Muscle and Strength?
For larger legs, either lift can work if you use a productive range of motion, enough hard sets, and progressive overload. For a bigger barbell squat,…
Bodybuilding
Charles Glass Reveals How to Wrap Your Knees the Right Way for Heavy Squats
When it comes to squatting, proper support is key to progress and muscle growth. In an Instagram post from June 15, 2026, Charles Glass broke down…
Bodybuilding
Branch Warren Says Grainy Muscle Comes from Training, Not Genetics, Calls Out Athletes For Not Squatting Today
Has grainy muscle disappeared in bodybuilding? Branch Warren thinks so. On Feb. 8, 2026, he argued that grainy muscle is achieved through intense training, not genetics.…
Bodybuilding
Jeff Cavaliere Explains How to Build Bigger Legs Pain-Free Without Traditional Squats
ATHLEAN-X founder Jeff Cavaliere has proven strategies for helping you build a more complete lower body. On July 20, 2025, he broke down his workout formula…
Training
Forget Squats — Bear Hug Squats Are The Underrated Core + Leg Destroyer
Ask any trainer to name the best leg exercise, and they’ll probably say “squats.” That’s hardly surprising given that they’re often called the king of exercises.…
Bodybuilding
Branch Warren Explains How to Squat for ‘World-Class Quad’ Growth
Bodybuilding great Branch Warren relied on a few specific exercises to reach the top of the sport. In an Instagram reel shared on May 31, 2025,…
Bodybuilding
Arnold Schwarzenegger Discusses Whether Deep Squats Can Damage Your Knees
Squats are one of the most common exercises performed for leg development, leading Arnold Schwarzenegger to discuss their safety. In a recent Arnold Pump’s Club newsletter…
Training
I Did 50 Squats Every Morning for 2 Weeks — The Results Shocked Me
Most people have a lagging muscle group. Irrespective of how hard you train it, it sticks out like a sore thumb. Even a veteran personal trainer…
Bodybuilding
Erin Stern’s 5 Quick Squat Fixes For Long Legs to Boost Form and Prevent Folding Up
Bodybuilder Erin Stern is breaking down how to improve one of the most popular lifts in fitness. On February 20, 2025, she revealed five quick tips…
Training
Top Tips for Better Squats: Trainer-Approved Strategies for Superior Leg Workouts
Squats are often called the king of exercises, and that’s a sentiment I agree with. Squats are incredibly beneficial and, regardless of your fitness goal, doing…
Training
I Did 50 Squats Every Day for 2 Weeks — The Results Shocked Me
Legs are half our body and weak tires can hamper overall health, fitness, and well-being. Most individuals have muscular weaknesses; for me, it is my legs.…
Bodybuilding
Tom Platz Discusses Gym Motivation and Attire, Says He Wore High Socks to Make Squatting Easier: “It Made Me Feel Shorter”
Tom Platz has never been afraid to speak his mind and always brought a unique flair to his workouts. In a recent Instagram post shared on…
Bodybuilding
Tom Platz Discusses His Approach to Squatting 405 Lbs for 50 Reps: “In my Mind It’s Like Doing Sets of Five 10 Times”
Golden era bodybuilding legend Tom Platz still sports a mystique about him years after his retirement. In a recent offering shared via Instagram, Platz revealed his…
Bodybuilding
Tom Platz Discusses Benefits of Pushing Weight Faster and the Drawbacks of Slower Repetitions While Squatting
A golden era phenom, Tom Platz remains one of the most talked about bodybuilders on the planet, even in retirement. In a recent Instagram post published…
Bodybuilding
Exercise Scientist Breaks Down Step-by-Step Guide on How To Grow Bigger Quads With Squats
Exercise scientist Dr. Mike Israetel is using his expertise in fitness to offer up some highly useful tips for sculpting the lower body. In his latest…
Calisthenics
I Did 100 Air Squats a Day for a Month – You Won’t Believe What Happened!
30-day fitness challenges are a popular topic. Hardly a week goes by without a new challenge trending on social media. Some of these challenges are pretty…
Legs
Forget Squats – Build A Stronger Lower Body with These Unilateral Bodyweight Leg Exercises and Workout
Ask almost any fitness expert to name the best leg exercise, and they’ll probably say squats. This makes a lot of sense, given how effective squats…
Exercise Guides
Zombie Squats: Ultimate Workout for Legs and Core Strength
Squats are often called the king of exercises. This is a title they undoubtedly deserve, as few movements have the potential to build muscle, strength, and…