How to do zercher squats: Stand in front of the bar with your feet wider than your arms (same idea as a sumo deadlift, but you don’t have to get as wide as sumo deadlifters do). Deadlift the bar.

The Smith machine is probably the most polarizing piece of gym equipment. Every cheap commercial gym has one, and it’s many folks’ introduction to squats and other barbell lifts.

The Smith Machine: Another, potentially less intimidating way to try barbell squats is the Smith Machine, which is a barbell already fixed within rails. "It's great because it doesn't move ...

The squat is a full-body move that is sometimes called “the king of all exercises.” It is essential for everyday movements, like getting out of a car or up off the floor. Practicing squats ...

But with so many variations, is one type of squat better than another for runners? More specifically, should runners do a front squat or a back squat?

Here, a trainer shares how to do a squat and make the most out of the movement, especially for women over 50.

Smith machines can be excellent pieces of home gym equipment thanks to a heightened sense of safety when under the bar. Below are our picks for the best in the bunch.