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

You can prioritize different benefits from squats based on how low you go, according to a trainer. Squatting parallel to the floor may build more muscle, deeper squats build mobility, and shorter ones ...

THE SQUAT IS, when it comes to the grand hierarchy of strength training, one of the few exercises that deserves rarified, must-do status for just about every type of trainee. The compound movement is ...

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

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 ...

While you needn't go 'ass to grass' in order to have a squat depth to be proud of, a decent range of movement can support your strength goals and help you progress. However, it's common for lifters to ...

Powerlifting is a sport that tests brute strength. Competitors vie to lift the heaviest possible loads for a single repetition on the squat, bench press, and deadlift exercises. The sport began ...