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Why squats should be a staple feature in your workouts, according to an expert coach
a certified strength and conditioning specialist and senior lecturer in physiology at Loughborough University. Below, he explains how to execute an immaculate barbell squat and flags two common ...
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Should everyone squat? The benefits and drawbacks to squatting
We all squat in daily life, but not everyone is made to squat in the gym. Why do so many people struggle with something that’s apparently a natural instinct? Well, while some argue that we might ...
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I did pistol squats every day for a week - and while they were seriously challenging, my legs have never felt so strong
A pistol squat, on the other hand ... (sign us up), while another trial (published in the Journal of Applied Physiology) reveals that breaking up periods of sitting with squats can help improve ...
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Forget stretches — mobility coach shares 'squat like a baby' routine to boost hip flexibility and build lower-body strength
“Open up your hips and squat like a baby,” says Igor, a mobility coach whose goal is to help you move pain free. If your yogi squat could use some work, give this short hip mobility routine a tr ...
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I’m a personal trainer — here's the move you need to try to reduce knee pain
If you struggle with squats, try the Spanish squat for pain-free lower-body strength development. You don’t need weights or fancy gym equipment, and you could strengthen your legs and glutes and ...