Back Quote by Gunnar Peterson

Proper squatting is probably one of the best movements to make you better and healthier for life.

— Mat Fraser

There is simply no other exercise, and certainly no machine, that produces the level of central nervous system activity, improved balance and coordination, skeletal…

— Mark Rippetoe

I like squats because they help build that foundation of strength. I do tons of single-leg moves for strength and balance because they let…

— Sam Darnold

If your legs are strong it definitely gives you an advantage coming down hill. As far as specific workouts go, I get a kick…

— Brandon Spikes

Front squats have really helped my quad development, especially when I was preparing for the Ironman.

— Phil Heath

If you want great legs, you need to train them all around, not just the front of the thighs. Use multiple joints whenever possible.…

— Harley Pasternak

The squat is ideal for building strength in the glutes, perhaps the most powerful collection of muscles in our bodies.

— Gabe Kapler

Think chest/hips/ push, or CHP, when it's time for uphill running. Chest up, hips forward, push strongly off each foot.

— Jeff Galloway

If someone is worried about bulking up their quads, they're not going to do a traditional squat. They're going to do a wide-stance squat…

— David Kirsch

Weight-bearing exercise builds bone density, builds your muscular strength so that you can hold your body up where those bones have a tendency to…

— Ann Richards

Not only do squats build muscle in the quadriceps, hamstrings and calves, they also allow for the release of testosterone and growth hormone providing…

— Gabe Kapler

Everyone gravitates toward what they're good at. If you've got big legs, you're going to go squat. If you've got big pecs, you're going…

— Laird Hamilton