Running is a repetitive activity in the sagittal plane–the plane of motion in which you move forward and backward. So, at first thought, it may not make sense to slot side-to-side exercises into your ...

Of all the many squat variations, lateral squats are one of my favorites because they fire up your posterior chain (or the backside of your body), as well as your inner thighs. This makes them an ...

A personal trainer reveals the four moves she uses to build a strong squat, and they're functional and beginner-friendly.

Squatting is a foundational movement pattern humans learn at a very young age. The muscles used in a squat help you power through your daily tasks. Adding them to your workout could decrease your risk ...

Believe it or not, Americans sit almost 10 hours each day (on average). At a desk, on the couch, at the dinner table, or yes… on the toilet. (Yikes!) After all that time on your rear, you will ...

In contrast to your typical, “I learned this in PE class,” air squat, the box squat places a bench or box behind your butt to sit on at the bottom of the movement. This allows you to push your hips ...

When you think of a classic leg day, squats, lunges and deadlifts are probably your go-to. However, that means you're only training your body in one direction.'Our body moves across three different ...

If your goal is to build lower body strength, you're probably already practicing your squats, deadlifts, or hip bridges. But you may be missing out on a simple and super effective exercise — the ...

Squatting with resistance bands is an affordable and convenient way to build muscle and strength. Squats are a popular exercise that targets the glutes and surrounding muscles. However, many people ...

As a certified personal trainer, I'm going to teach you everything you need to know about lateral squats benefits, techniques, variations, and more. Let's start with why you'd want to do them in the ...