Step-by-step legs and glutes exercise guides: setup, form cues, muscles worked and variations for each movement.
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Quad extensions are one of the most effective isolation (single-joint) exercises to build bigger and stronger thighs. The quadriceps play a vital role in daily activities…
As a strength and conditioning coach, I’m well aware of the benefits of core training. Strong abdominal muscles greatly influence athletic performance, especially balance, and endurance,…
While I generally avoid flashy exercises that prioritize style over substance, the one-side loaded squat is a notable exception in my experience. While the one-side loaded…
As a personal trainer with over 30 years of experience, I’m often asked what is the best workout. In fact, if I had a dollar for…
Anderson squats are the namesake of Paul Anderson, an Olympic weightlifter and competitive strongman. They start from the bottom position, eliminating the stretch reflex and forcing…
Hamstring curls build your hammies like bicep curls build your guns. Posterior chain muscles, like the hamstrings, calves, and upper and lower back, are more challenging…
A curtsy squat is a grueling squat-lunge hybrid that biases the glutes and upper legs. This exercise gets its name from the traditional curtsy greeting, which…
Growing quads isn’t easy, especially if you only train legs once weekly. This is where one-and-one-half squats shine. Squeezing in a few extra reps in each…
Throughout my career as a personal trainer, I’ve noticed a common tendency for fitness enthusiasts and athletes to overlook their hamstrings in favor of their quads.…
Squats are one of the most effective exercises you can do. Commonly labeled “the king of exercises,” you can use squats to build muscle and strength…
Calf jumps, also called pogo jumps, are an effective exercise for improving ankle stiffness, stability, and strength. Athletes and regular gym goers benefit from calf jumps…
Sled pushes are highly effective for developing explosive lower body strength. Research indicates that athletes who incorporate sled pushes into their training, regardless of the load,…
Squats are often called the king of exercises. This is a title they undoubtedly deserve, as few movements have the potential to build muscle, strength, and…
As a former powerlifter, I’ve done more than my fair share of deadlifts. In fact, I’d say the deadlift is my favorite barbell exercise. Based on…
The heel walk is not very popular amongst gym-goers, but adding it to your routine can have far-reaching benefits, including boosted lower leg development, peak upper…
As a personal trainer with over seven years of hands-on experience, I have helped hundreds of people build bigger calves. In this article, I take you…
Block cleans are a variation of cleans used by Olympic weightlifters to simultaneously work on the power position and drop under the barbell. These can help…
If you want a great-looking body, you’ve got to train your legs. As a veteran personal trainer with over three decades of professional experience, I don’t…
Reverse lunges are an excellent exercise for building leg and glute strength while being easier on your knees. In this article, learn the proper form and…
