THE BARBELL BACK squat is one of the most renowned lifts in the gym. For good reason, too: the exercise challenges some of the biggest muscles in the body, promotes muscle growth, and builds strength.

A back squat typically uses a barbell, placed on your upper back, traps and shoulders. It’s a strength exercise that involves squatting down until your thighs are parallel or just below parallel ...

To show respect, they’re often tougher, heavier and/or longer than your standard CrossFit WOD (workout of the ... all you need before you get back to action. Squat down and place both hands ...