The powerlifter, U.S. Marine, and academic Fred Hatfield reportedly spent years squatting “only” 550 lbs. He felt he was “wallowing in mediocrity” at that weight, so he scrutinized the movement.

Proprioception, otherwise known as kinesthesia, is your body’s ability to sense movement, action, and location. It’s present in every muscle movement you have. Without proprioception, you wouldn’t be ...

THINK ABOUT ALL the activity taking place on your feet—walking, standing, taking the stairs, running, jumping, squatting, lunging. The ankle supports nearly every movement involving the foot. Training ...

Stand on one leg, extend the other leg forward, squat down while keeping the raised leg straight, then rise back up. Balance and control are key. Pistol squats develop strength and muscular endurance ...

When doing a goblet squat for the first time, use a lightweight dumbbell until you’re comfortable with the movement and can maintain the correct posture. Share on Pinterest Eugenio Marongiu/Getty ...

The benefits of squats include muscle strengthening and fat burning. However, performing a squat without learning the proper form can cause injury. A wide range of cardiovascular and strength ...