Whether you love or hate leg day, one thing is for certain – if you want to build both size and strength in your quads, calves, and glutes, you’re going to need to do some squats and leg presses. Some lifters have a preference for one over the other, and there are negatives and positives …
The barbell hip thrust is an incredibly popular and effective exercise for working both the glute muscles and the entire lower body. This is because it places a significant amount of work on the posterior chain. Despite its clear benefits, there are some drawbacks to the barbell hip thrust. Mainly the wide range of equipment …
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Deadlifts – The King of lifts. While this is how deadlifts have been regarded for many years, some may not agree. However, there is hard to argue otherwise when considering this exercise’s repetition and gains. For most of us, a deadlift is a lift for which we shift the most weight. This is why the …
Have you considered adding a banded bench press to your workout routine and are wondering if it’s worth your time? Or have you seen other powerlifters in the gym using resistance bands on their bench press and have found yourself thinking, does that help? Should I be doing a banded bench press?Soon, you find that …
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No matter what you are training for, or what kind of fitness goals you have, any kind of squat is good to build up your muscles. Adding squats to your routine will be very beneficial for you in the long run, and they make a nice addition to your whole work out.The belt squat is …
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Often coined as the “strongest sport in the world”, powerlifting has become increasingly more and more popular over the past couple of decades. It’s one of the best ways to gain muscle and strength, as well as providing a healthy and safe environment to stay in shape – just as long as the proper technique …
In the sport of powerlifting, an athlete’s choice of footwear isn’t just for vanity, it can have a significant impact on their squatting mechanics. More often than not, lifters will choose between either traditional squat shoes or Converse shoes. So, what is it about Converse shoes that make them such an attractive option for lifters? This …
In the world of fitness, there are many different variations of different exercises, giving you a wide array of possibilities when it comes to reaching your fitness goals, and targeting different muscle groups.One of the most popular and common exercises in workout routines is squatting. But here’s the thing, there are many different types of …
Zercher squats are similar to front and goblet squats. They work your biceps, core, upper back, and lats as well as your leg muscles. Zercher squats tend to put less pressure on your joints and lower back than more traditional squats. It is an exercise popularized by athletes competing in Strongman competitions. It has grown in …
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A leg press is a compound exercise that works multiple different muscles in your legs. The main muscles targeted are glutes, hamstrings, and quadriceps. There are 2 main types of leg press machine – cable and sled. Each comes with their own set of advantages and disadvantages.Leg presses can be done on a horizontal or …
