Squat Articles
Squats may be a physically demanding exercise, but the performance benefits gained by incorporating this lift into your workout is worth the effort. Whether you're working to build pure power, strength, balance or flexibility, there is a Squat variation that will help you achieve your training goal. STACK has everything to help you master the Squat, including how-to instruction for performing the exercise, directions for completing multiple variations of the Squat, and video featuring elite athletes performing the Squat.
Try Bottoms-Up Zercher Squats for Explosive Power
When it comes to the "Zercher Squat" it's probably one of the most misunderstood and underutilized exercises because its brutally hard, it hurts,...
By: Kelvin King Jr.
The 5 Keys to Jumping Higher
1. Get Stronger It's not sexy, but the single biggest contributor to a high vertical jump is strength. Strength, which can also be called force, is the...
By: Jon Drees
Try Zercher Marches for Strong Abs, Stable Hips and Mental Toughness
Building muscle and increasing athletic performance is a very strenuous task. It takes time, lots of hard work and an immense amount of stress on the...
By: Justin Ochoa
4 Keys to Speed Training (Plus a 4-Day Workout Plan)
Speed training is important for athletes of all ages and all sports. Speed is also a major focus on athletic assessment, so it can be used to determine...
By: John Cissik
Why Athletes Shouldn't Always be Concerned With Lifting Heavy Weights
Why Weight Lifting Matters the Least for an Athlete Lee Boyce Call it clickbait. Say what you will. We all know that hitting the weight room is a smart...
By: Lee Boyce
Test Your Lower-Body Strength With the Goblet Squat Challenge
There's a good chance you're not strong enough to Back Squat. Yet, this is the first Squat variation that many you will attempt if you haven't already...
By: Andy Haley
6 Ways Athletes Ruin Their Bodies During Their Sports Season
Your in-season schedule can be tough to manage. You're challenged physically during practices and games, and then you're challenged mentally with scho...
By: Andy Haley
Try This Tough Full-Body Interval Routine When You're Short on Time
The end of the summer is here everyone! Although the summer fun and warm weather are coming to an end, why not get one last killer interval training...
Improve Your Golf Game With Zach Johnson's Full-Body Strength and Mobility Workout
At 41 years old, Zach Johnson isn't concerned about driving the ball farther than the young guns on the PGA Tour. With 26 pro wins, he's perfectly fin...
By: Andy Haley
How to Build Strength Without Lifting Heavier Weights
"Put some weight on the bar!" The common thing you'll hear shouted across weight rooms around the country. Usually it signifies that whatever someone...
By: Chris Cooper
