The best way to foray into weighted squats is with goblet squats. Start by holding a single dumbbell of a comfortable weight close to your chest. Sink your hips back into the squat and rise back up.

Get a grip to push your quads and core to the limit with this leg day exercise variation.

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. To start with, I used ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Front squats are a ...

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YOUR LEG DAY mantra might be "squat till you drop,” since the compound exercise is one of the preeminent lower body builders in your workout arsenal. But when you're forced to decide on just one ...

Machines and cables and dumbbells, oh my! The gym floor is chock-full of equipment to choose from, but where should you start? Although machines have their place — they’re great for beginners as they ...