Over the years, Marcela Perea watched as her four children hoisted book-laden backpacks on their way to school. These days, the owner and coach for CrossFit 100 in Glendale is using the backpack for ...

One of the easiest ways to use a backpack for strength training is by filling it with weights, books, or other heavy items. This adds extra resistance to exercises like squats, lunges, and deadlifts.

Whether you look to attack your squat from the back, front, or both, squats have many benefits, but which one is better at building strong quads? As a trainer, I’ve used both methods with clients over ...

You don’t need a catalog of research studies to understand that the squat needs to be a key piece of any well-rounded strength program. When done right, squats recruit nearly every muscle in your legs ...

Setting up in the squat rack to get under the bar is almost likened to being a muscle building rite of passage. Classed as one of the kings of compound moves, the barbell squat should be a staple in ...

When you think of lower-body strength and booty gains, squats are likely top of mind. They deserve that spot because they work your quads, hamstrings, glutes, hip flexors, calves, back, and core ...

If you’re a runner, chances are you’re pleased to be out of the weights room and exercising in the great outdoors. Still, ...

When it comes to the weight room, runners have plenty of exercises to choose from, including the classic squat. But with so many variations, is one type of squat better than another for runners? More ...