Strength training sparks endless debates, especially for women navigating fitness trends. Heavy weights—barbells, kettlebells, or dumbbells beyond the usual 5-pounders—often carry a reputation for ...

Plus, common mistakes to avoid.

We’ll never say barbell back squats are a terrible exercise—especially since some will argue, convincingly, that the movement is the king of all exercises. But for the average gymgoer, this ...

Knowing how heavy to squat is a minefield. What works for you won’t work for the next woman, and the right weight for you now probably won’t be the right weight for you in a few weeks, or even a few ...

Ananya Panday performed 17.5 kg Bulgarian split squats. Here’s what the exercise is, its benefits, and how to do it correctly (ananyapanday/ instagram) There’s no stopping Ananya Panday this year. Her ...

Take Lexi Thompson’s athletic swing as an example. Her swing is the result of years of training and hours in the gym, but there’s one exercise she almost almost always includes in her workouts — you ...

This story is from Manual, GQ’s flagship newsletter offering useful advice on style, health, and more, four days a week. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. A few years ago, longtime CrossFit ...

SQUATS SHOULD MAKE you feel something, since they're among the most important—and potentially the most heavily-loaded—compound lifts in your strength training arsenal. One thing you shouldn't feel ...