Standard squat exercises target your quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, abdominals, and calves. Other squat types, like barbell squats, work slightly different muscle groups such as your back muscles.

The benefits of squats include muscle strengthening and fat burning. However, performing a squat without learning the proper form can cause injury. A wide range of cardiovascular and strength ...

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No matter what workout routine you do, there’s a chance the squat will make an appearance. We do a lot of squatting during our normal daily activities so it may feel so familiar that you assume you ...

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 ...