You can boost your explosive jumping power and engage your fast-twitch muscle fibers with jump squats. This strength and conditioning plyometric move is worthy of any high-intensity interval training ...

Bodyweight jump squats have become a staple in fitness routines across the United States thanks to their ability to build lower-body strength, boost endurance, and improve cardiovascular fitness—all ...

Squats is a lower body workout that improves leg and glute strength and endurance. They engage targeted muscle areas harder as you hold a squat for extended periods of time, improving overall fitness ...

Squats are a key exercise for building muscle in your lower body and core. To make them more effective without weight, experts recommend adding a tempo or partial reps. For even more challenge and ...

Standard squat exercises target your quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, abdominals, and calves. Other squat types, like barbell squats, work slightly different muscle groups such as your back muscles.

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 ...