Legs

Groin pain during squats is a common complaint — and understanding the cause is the first step to fixing it. Hip impingement, strained adductor muscles, athletic pubalgia, improper form, and overtraining are among the most frequent culprits. Here’s a thorough breakdown of exactly why squats hurt your groin, a detailed look at each cause, and the prevention and recovery strategies that will get you back to squatting without pain.

Feeling dizzy during or after squats is more common than most people realise — and there are several specific causes worth investigating. Breath holding, dehydration, low blood sugar, incorrect bar placement, blood pressure drops, going too heavy, poor physical conditioning, and underlying medical conditions like anaemia can all contribute. Here’s a thorough breakdown of exactly why squats make you dizzy and what you can do about each cause.

Leg day has a reputation for being the hardest and most dreaded session of the week — but it doesn’t have to be something you avoid. Mental preparation, the right music, proper fuelling and hydration, varied programming, adequate rest, and managing DOMS all make a significant difference. Here’s a thorough breakdown of everything you need to know to make leg day more bearable and keep showing up consistently.

Squats are one of the most technically demanding exercises in the gym — and there are many reasons why people struggle with them. Poor hip and ankle mobility, weak quads and glutes, lack of motor patterning, progressing too quickly, poor technique, knee issues, and incorrect footwear all contribute. Here are twenty-four specific tips, hints, and answers to help you understand why squats are so hard and what to do to improve.

The hack squat has a reputation for being one of the most demanding squat variations — and there are specific reasons why. The deep squat position with a barbell behind the legs, the high demand for lower body strength, balance requirements, restricted range of motion on a machine, and the difficulty of maintaining proper form all contribute. Here’s a thorough breakdown of exactly why hack squats are so hard and what you can do to get better at them.