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 ...

This full-body exercise is known for building a rock-solid upper body, a trained core and torso, as well as a toned lower body: the overhead squat. Overhead squats are a strength training exercise ...

Proper technique will help you punch the bar towards the ceiling. The snatch can help you develop power and speed, especially when it comes to hip explosiveness. Hip power translates well to almost ...

If you want to get strong and save time in the gym, there are three numbers to know: 5, 3, 1.

Don't waste your time at the gym! Compound moves target multiple muscle groups at once, allowing you to have more efficient workouts. Here's a basic compound move that will strengthen and define your ...

In a recent CrossFit class, we were working on overhead squats and snatches, and our coach Laura Matuszak with Champlain Valley CrossFit had us find a wall and do this squat stretching exercise. She ...

The snatch can help you develop power and speed, especially when it comes to hip explosiveness. Hip power translates well to almost any sport. The overhead squat is a challenging exercise that ...

Hold a barbell so it’s resting on your chest, palms facing forward. Move your hands so they are much wider than your shoulders. Push the barbell over your head and then straighten your arms. Keep your ...