THE BACK SQUAT and the conventional barbell ... which is the chief mechanic in squats. Many Olympic lifts, like the power clean and snatch, originate in a squat. So if you're looking to get ...

As a fitness fanatic who wouldn’t mind a slice of Olympic athleticism ... “You might do five back squats into five countermovement jumps [a max-height vertical jump from a standing start ...

with the barbell front squat and back squat being two of the most popular variations (the latter more so). But which of these two compound exercises is best for building strength and size in our ...