My friend Robbie’s legs hold a special status in our social circle. Like many who live in Toronto, Robbie bikes everywhere. His daily commute totals 15 kilometres, the morning portion ending with a ...

Sometimes, giving yourself an extra challenge at the gym (or even during your at-home workout routine) can be good, but finding the right exercise that pushes your limits while still being safe and ...

Are you looking to add some strength training to your lower body workout? Consider adding the back squat to your routine. The back squat is a reasonably advanced compound exercise that activates ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Let me blow your mind really quick: Squats are not the only way to strengthen your glutes, and they're ...

The squat is a full-body move that is sometimes called “the king of all exercises.” It is essential for everyday movements, like getting out of a car or up off the floor. Practicing squats regularly ...

This fall, I’m walking the Camino de Santiago trail in Spain with friends. While my overall health is good, I need to bolster my lower-body strength to make sure the long days are enjoyable – and not ...

Squats are one of the major compound lifts, and countless variations—back squats, goblet squats, split squats, front squats—help target particular muscles in your lower body. A relatively ...

EVERY GYM HAS someone who’s a bit too obsessed with their mirror muscles. You know the look: A ripped upper body that seems capable of tearing logs into firewood sitting atop a pair of legs that ...

If you've been hitting back squats hard, it may be time to introduce a different exercise: the Bulgarian split squat. Modifying exercises every 3 to 4 weeks keeps your workouts fresh and ensures that ...

We’re runners – we like running. So given a choice between throwing on our spongy shoes and heading outside in the fresh air, or getting some strength and conditioning exercises in the bag, the run is ...