7 Squats Alternatives to Shake Up Leg Day and Burn Off Fat

Ben Booker: Box squats. This type of tempo training—regulating the time it takes to complete each phase of the movement—helps to increase strength and burn fat. We asked some trainers for their input on how you can incorporate some badly-needed diversity into your legs day. Pinterest Getty ImagesThis edition of Give Me Something New to Try will give your worn-out squat rack a break. Try to keep the chest tall, and maintain the same pace on the way down as on the way up.


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These four rowing workouts incorporate a combination of rowing machine work and strength moves. The result: You'll build muscle, improve your fitness across the board, and torch fat fast. (Get dozens of free workouts on your phone with the FREE Men's Health App. Thanks in part to CrossFit, indoor rowing is having a moment. "Rowers tend to be more muscular than other endurance athletes: their backs, shoulders and arms are thicker and stronger.


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