Most people should squat "to parallel," but there are times for going higher or lower.

The squat is a complicated animal. Simply put, there’s no black and white when it comes to a squat’s efficacy. In truth, reaching different depths will help you achieve different results, especially ...

The ‘ass to grass’ squatting technique is heralded as the best by some trainers. Getting as low as possible, and definitely past the point where your thighs are parallel with the ground, is seen as ...

You don’t need a catalog of research studies to understand that the squat needs to be a key piece of any well-rounded strength program. When done right, squats recruit nearly every muscle in your legs ...

Kim Kardashian just posted an Instagram video of herself doing squats at the gym. Kim wrote in the post that she's "working on depth." Depth is tied to your mobility and can help you improve your ...

One of the most common questions around a weight room you'll hear from beginning lifters all the way up to more experienced trainees is all about squat depth. How low should you go? Horschig turned to ...

Squats might seem simple, but they’re actually incredibly technical—and easy to mess up. Carolyn Parker, a Gym Jones instructor and the founder of the Ripple Effect Athlete Training Center in ...

WHEN IT COMES to the barbell back squat, the exercise sometimes referred to as the "king" of all the heavyweight moves in the gym, the biggest point of focus for guys isn't necessarily how many plates ...

Sonita Muluh’s squat at Sheffield 2026 pushed women’s raw squatting into a new tier. Beyond the number, the lift is a clean ...