The magic of drop squats: Learn the one exercise that will give you great mobility, strength and eliminate knee pain

The basic squat is one of the foundational exercises of your fitness journey. However, don't jut stop there, but learn the ...

These squat variations hit different muscles—here’s when (and why) to do them

We go over squat form plus variations to try.
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If You're Tired of Regular Squats, Try This Bodyweight Fat-Burning Move

If you've already mastered the air squat and you're looking for a little more intensity, let me introduce you to the drop squat. Your glutes and quadriceps will be doing a majority of the work in this ...
BMJ

A randomised clinical trial of the efficacy of drop squats or leg extension/leg curl exercises to treat clinically diagnosed jumper's knee in athletes: pilot study

Objectives—To compare the therapeutic effect of two different exercise protocols in athletes with jumper's knee. Methods—Randomised clinical trial comparing a 12 week programme of either drop squat ...
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Living Well: Squats, lunges and step-ups make up a wonderful day for the core

As a trainer for dozens of pro basketball players, most notably Michael Jordan during the Chicago Bulls' title years, Tim S. Grover always begins with simple can-do-them-at-home core exercises. "My ...

Serious lower-body gains start with back squats—here’s how to do them properly and avoid common mistakes

Plus, common mistakes to avoid.
New York Post

How many squats you should be able to do — without a break — at every age

There’s no ifs, ands, or flabby butts about it. “The squat is your powerhouse,” Kristin Collins, a trainer at Life Time fitness club, told The Post. Whether you’re scooping up your toddler, sliding ...