The pistol squat is the ultimate test for lower body strength, balance, and mobility. While it doesn't exactly have the same effect as the powerlifter's favorite move—the back squat, this awkward ...

MOST MOVEMENT DOESN'T occur with both feet planted on the floor. You walk by putting one foot in front of the other, you go up stairs one at a time, and you might even hop over a puddle on a rainy day ...

Plus, there's less stress placed on your back. Barbell squats generally put more pressure on the spine, which isn't an issue ...

There are endless variations of resistance training exercises, which means that a workout can be modified to accommodate any fitness level or preference. This aspect of fitness helps to create ...

We've all seen someone show off a move that takes unbelievable balance, concentration, and strength, appearing to bend the laws of physics and defy gravity. These are what we're calling Hero moves, ...

With ribcage stacked over pelvis, send hips back and bend the knees, as if sitting onto a chair behind you. Keep your chest ...

The benefits of adding squats to your workout routine are well known: powerful legs, healthier knee joints, a stronger lower back, fat loss, muscle gain and flexibility. But once you’ve mastered the ...

The powerlifter, U.S. Marine, and academic Fred Hatfield reportedly spent years squatting “only” 550 lbs. He felt he was “wallowing in mediocrity” at that weight, so he scrutinized the movement.

No one ever said the pistol squat was an easy move. But master it and you can unlock elite lower-body strength and mobility. This step-by-step plan will help you build muscle that’s fit for purpose – ...