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 ...

Everyone from beginner fitness enthusiasts to weightlifters to athletes can benefit from squats. They’re a functional and effective lower body exercise. There are many different variations of squats.

Gym equipment like trap bars and landmine attachments can help you get more out of your workouts. These distinctly shaped objects can open up new ways to work out to build muscle and strength. Battle ...

Build strength and learn proper movement patterns with these beginner-friendly regressions of the Big 3 lifts ...

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 ...