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5 Common Squat Mistakes That Can Lead to Injury—and How to Avoid Them

Squat mistakes, like rounding your back, can increase injury risk and reduce results. Here's how to stop doing them.

These Squat Variations Hit Different Muscles—Here’s When (and Why) to Do Them

We go over squat form plus variations to try.
Women's Health

This squat variation builds strong legs with less back strain – here's exactly how to do it

When it comes to lower-body movements, the squat is queen. But beyond the traditional barbell back squat, you could consider incorporating the pendulum squat (which 4.4k people search for monthly) for ...
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IPF squat rule change: posterior deltoid bar height explained

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 ...
Nature

Biomechanics of Back Squat Exercises

The biomechanics of back squat exercises represent a complex yet integrative field, combining aspects of joint kinetics, motion analysis and muscle activation patterns. Researchers have demonstrated ...

If You Can Do This Many Squats Without Stopping After 50, Your Leg Strength Is Exceptional

How many squats after 50 is exceptional? A CSCS breaks down benchmarks, form cues, and leg-strength tips.