THE BARBELL BACK squat is one of the most renowned lifts in the gym. For good reason, too: the exercise challenges some of the biggest muscles in the body, promotes muscle growth, and builds strength.

We do squats as part of our daily lives — from picking up boxes or putting down a child — so the familiarity of the move may leave you assuming you know the right way to do it. But the proper form ...

The squat is a great strength-builder and should be a regular in any good resistance training program. Squats work the major muscle groups in your thighs: your glutes, quads, and hamstrings, as well ...