Fitness pros weigh in on the exercise showdown of deadlift versus squat—see which lower-body staple is best for building a strong butt.

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. – New Rams running back Jarquez Hunter didn't have lifting shoes when he started training in the sixth grade, so he wore his cowboy boots. By high school, Hunter was throwing up ...

This shoe held up well with deadlifts, squats and single leg exercises, which sometimes don’t feel comfortable with stiff lifting shoes. You can even use these for some HIIT exercises or your ...

Try 3-4 sets of 3-5 deadlifts or 10 kettlebell Romanian deadlifts, plus 3-5 squats or 10 kettlebell squats. Select an active rest activity such as rowing, biking or jogging for 2-3 minutes.

Squats will also be superior to the deadlift if your main muscle-building goal is to grow your quads. They're one of the main movers of knee flexion and extension, which is the chief mechanic in ...

Running shoes are best for that.) If your training is more bodybuilding or powerlifting style, you may want to wear flat shoes for most of your lifts, and change into lifters for squats.

If they do, squat shoes could help; if not, you might want to focus on improving your squat technique without them. Share your squat video with us in the comments, and we’ll help assess your form.

Sometimes, life or circumstances get in the way of performing the traditional squat, bench press, or deadlift. Perhaps you’re dealing with joint discomfort or recovering from an injury that makes ...

For the deadlift, you’ve got to pick the bar up off the floor until you’re standing. Squats needed a standard, so just below parallel was chosen.

Powerlifting is a weightlifting sport that consists of three barbell lifts: Back squat Bench press Deadlift Competitive powerlifters work hard to increase the maximum amount of weight they can ...

The traditional type of deadlift is often done with a barbell. Follow this step-by-step guide to get your deadlift in proper form. You can work with a coach to perfect your form and make sure you ...