Single-leg squats: Face partner and extend arms together; hold hands. Lift right foot while your partner lifts left foot until both of your thighs are parallel to the floor and your toes are touching.

Standard squat exercises target your quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, abdominals, and calves. Other squat types, like barbell squats, work slightly different muscle groups such as your back muscles.

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

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More of a surprise was the top tip Rory Knight, director of fitness at WithU, gave to help beginners improve their squat. Remove your footwear and perform the exercise barefoot “My game-changing tip ...

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Squats and lunges are both effective moves that are commonly included in lower-body workouts — but they’re not interchangeable. Each one challenges your muscles in a unique way that translates ...

Deep squats are an excellent lower body workout. Before performing deep squats, it’s a good idea to work with a trainer or coach. They can help you optimize your movement to avoid injury. Squats are a ...