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. Competitive sports ...

Competitive powerlifters work hard to increase the maximum amount of weight they can lift for each of these movements. In competitions, they have three tries to successfully lift a pre-chosen amount ...

Squat depth is defined by hip crease and knee, but real judging comes down to a practical visual cue. Here’s how depth gets ...

I thought I couldn't squat properly without raising my heels because I have long thigh bones. Personal trainer Luke Worthington showed me that's not true, I just need to push my knees forward.

A top-tier squatter explains the form, approach, diet, and recovery you need to smash your next PR under the bar.

Squats are one of the most hated exercises on most people’s least favourite gym sessions of the week, leg day.