Your glutes (the muscles in your butt) are your body’s largest and most powerful muscle group. You use them for pretty much everything you do, from standing up to walking down the street. By doing ...

I love a good squat, but I know that it isn't as effective at targeting my glutes as I once thought (aka, when I used to take on 30-day squat challenges in high school long before I came into this ...

Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. In my pre-pandemic days, I was a gym junkie—and if I squinted while looking in the ...

If you haven't realized it yet, there are a ton of squat variations. One of the many variations is the Smith Machine squat, and if you're just beginning to get into strength training, it can be a ...

One way to ramp up a traditional squat is by adding weight with the help of a squat machine. But with so many different types of squat machines at the gym, it can be hard to know which ones to use — ...

While muscle groups like the chest, biceps, and glutes tend to get an abundance of attention, no strong physique is complete without a well-developed back. All too often, however, we overlook back ...

Press through your heels to stand up. Squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement. Slowly lower yourself back down with ...

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. Everybody at the gym ...