Plus, common mistakes to avoid.

Your lower body requires as much attention as your upper body. In many instances, gym goers focus more in their biceps and triceps and less on the thighs and glutes. This is mostly seen among men.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Squats aren’t just essential to your workout routine for aesthetic purposes. This fundamental movement ...

The best exercise to get head-to-toe hot (sculpted legs, a perky butt, the whole shebang) is the one people are most likely to botch. But not you, not anymore. A tweak or two can help you personalize ...

As women cross the age of 30, having strength, flexibility, and general fitness is key. There are so many exercises to pick from, yet one show-stopping exercise can be done—the jumping squat. This ...

In a sparse, wood-floored studio, Saudi women squat, lunge and do headstands. Even a year ago, teaching these yoga postures could have rendered them outlaws in the conservative kingdom. Yoga was not ...

Most women have their own reasons for working out. No matter the reasons, they need to incorporate this essential exercise in their programme. The exercise is the squat routine. So what’s so good ...

Knowing how heavy to squat is a minefield. What works for you won’t work for the next woman, and the right weight for you now probably won’t be the right weight for you in a few weeks, or even a few ...