When it comes to perfecting your compound lifts—that’s any lift utilizing more than one joint—there are so many form factors to master. With the squat, you’re naturally looking at the hips, knees, and ...
The IPF’s 2026 rulebook takes effect March 1, 2026, and it tightens how low your squat bar can sit. Here’s how referees are likely to assess it, who it hits hardest, and the highest-payoff fixes to ...
Kettlebell Goblet Squat: Hold a kettlebell with both hands at your chest. Shoulder-Racked Dumbbell Squat: Hold a dumbbell in each hand just above your shoulders. Suitcase Squat: Hold dumbbells or ...
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. Squats are one of the ...