When it comes to perfecting your compound lifts—that’s any lift utilizing more than one joint—there are so many form factors to master. With the squat, you’re naturally looking at the hips, knees, and ...

THE BARBELL BACK squat is one of the most renowned lifts in the gym. For good reason, too: the exercise challenges some of the biggest muscles in the body, promotes muscle growth, and builds strength.

The IPF’s 2026 rulebook takes effect March 1, 2026, and it tightens how low your squat bar can sit. Here’s how referees are likely to assess it, who it hits hardest, and the highest-payoff fixes to ...