Everyone from beginner fitness enthusiasts to weightlifters to athletes can benefit from squats. They’re a functional and effective lower body exercise. There are many different variations of squats.

Leg presses and squats both work your quads, hamstrings, and glutes. But squats also work other parts of the body. It’s leg day and you want to work your quadriceps, the large muscles at the front of ...

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Squats work your quads, hamstrings, glutes, and core, improving balance and mobility. Beginners should aim for 3 sets of 12-15 reps, focusing on form. Gradually increase reps and add variations or ...