Should I Worry If My Knees Crackle and Pop When I Squat?

Should I Worry If My Knees Crackle and Pop When I Squat?

There are certain sounds you expect to hear during a workout: heavy breathing, weights clinking on the rack, and the catchy melodies of a pump-up playlist. One that may very understandably catch you off guard? The cracking or popping in your knees as you lower down or...
What’s the Deal With Grip Strength and Longevity?

What’s the Deal With Grip Strength and Longevity?

Scientists turn to this over other measures of strength, including classic exercises like back squats or bench presses, simply because it’s easier and more inclusive. Even weak or untrained people can squeeze a dynamometer, but you’d have to have proper form and...