GQ

Is ‘Run Fast, Squat Heavy’ the Ultimate Compromise Between Cardio and Strength Training?

This story is from Manual, GQ’s flagship newsletter offering useful advice on style, health, and more, four days a week. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. A few years ago, longtime CrossFit ...
Women's Health

This is how heavy a woman should squat, really

According to data from Strength Level, the ‘average squat weight for a female lifter is 73kg’. But this only applies to a 1RM (one-rep max – the maximum weight you can lift for one rep). Here are the ...
The New York Times

Complete Your Squat. The Internet Is Watching.

As the fitness competition Hyrox gains momentum, it is facing criticism from people who think one move in particular is not being judged correctly. By Calum Marsh In 2001, Greg Glassman, a personal ...
GQ

Lunges or Squats: Which Are Better for Building Your Lower Body?

A swole upper body might look good on Instagram, but for real-life practicality, you also need a bit of leg work. Stronger legs help power all manner of activities from cycling to swimming, as this ...