According to data from Strength Level, the ‘average squat weight for a female lifter is 73kg’. But this only applies to a 1RM ...

As a trainer, it’s my job to support my clients and get them to do things they never thought they could do. One of the biggest challenges, especially with my clients who are women, is the barbell.

Barbell squats are one of the “big 5 compound lifts” and one of the most popular leg day exercises for weightlifters. Before adding barbell squats to your workouts, learning proper squat technique ...

Of all the equipment in the gym, the barbell might be the most intimidating. Step up to a squat rack and you’re often ...

The zombie squat is a bodyweight exercise that strengthens your quads and tests posture. Here's how to do it and the benefits.

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It’s named after Ed Zercher, a Strongman competitor from America in the 1930s and, although a little more technical than traditional barbell squats, they can be a good variation for beginners. They ...

For a program to be most effective, Washington recommends sticking to it for at least four to five weeks before changing it ...

Plus, there's less stress placed on your back. Barbell squats generally put more pressure on the spine, which isn't an issue ...