For me, the hack squat offers a welcome change to my usual gym routine, and sports scientist and PT Andy Vincent says others are feeling the same. ‘People are starting to realise there's more to ...

LEG DAY OFTEN MEANS one thing for the vast majority of exercisers: It's time to squat. There's good reason why squats are commonly the backbone of lower body routines. The compound movement gives ...

Squats are a rockstar lower-body move. You can do squats pretty much anywhere, like while you're brushing your teeth or with a fully-loaded squat rack in the gym. You probably already are doing squats ...

If you belong to a well-apportioned gym, you probably have more than just the squat rack to build up your legs with heavy weights. Along with the leg press, the the popular hack squat machine can be a ...

Basic back squats are a pillar of strength. And while it's an important compound movement, it mainly focuses on your posterior chain. Not to mention, you need access to a gym or Smith rack at home. So ...

Stand erect holding a barbell behind the back. (Some people prefer placing a small weight plate beneath the heels). Keeping your feet firm, squat until the thighs are almost parallel to the ground.

Rack pulls are a go-to posterior chain builder for many, but according to Jewett, they're the poster child for ego lifting.

Recently, leg press machines have become a must-have product for home gyms, seeing a steady increase in popularity. These machines provide a safer alternative to free weights by offering a controlled ...