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. Squats are one of the ...

Hold a single dumbbell close to your chest (A). Sink your hips back and descend into a squat (B). Your elbows should come in between, or just above, your knees at the bottom. Drive back up, tensing ...

Traditional squats aren't the be-all and end-all when it comes to building lower-body strength. In fact, for those who need to even out muscular imbalances, build single-leg (unilateral) strength for ...

If you're looking to increase lower-body strength and build muscle, incorporating squats into your fitness routine may be one of the most effective things you can do. Whether you're using dumbbells or ...

While you can’t go wrong with the standard squat, there may come a day when you want to switch things up and try a few squat variations. That way, you can hit different muscles groups — and maybe add ...

It's a unilateral squat variation, where one of your legs is elevated on a bench or box, which forces you to focus on building strength and stability in your front leg, while your back leg helps with ...