Step-by-step legs and glutes exercise guides: setup, form cues, muscles worked and variations for each movement.
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Discover why Bulgarian split squats (BSS) are superior to leg extensions and learn about their advantages over leg extensions for building lower body strength and stability.…
The late Louie Simmons of the Westside Barbell fame invented the reverse hyperextension machine to help athletes build a robust posterior chain without axially loading the…
Good morning is a compound functional movement that helps build bigger and stronger hamstrings, glutes, and lower back. It is a squat and deadlift hybrid that…
Are you experiencing low back pain while doing barbell back squats and are unsure if you should perform squats at all? Here is something interesting to…
As a veteran personal trainer with over 30 years of professional experience, I know abs and core training can be repetitive and boring. That’s because most…
The reverse hack squat is an excellent back squat alternative to bias the quads and glutes. I regularly implement reverse hack squats in my lower body…
Toes elevated Romanian deadlifts (RDLs) are among the most effective lower body posterior chain exercises. I frequently use them in my workouts and with clients as…
A lot of trainers believe that squats, deadlifts, and other compound exercises are all you need for a stronger core. As such, they include few, if…
If you have poor ankle mobility, more precisely poor dorsiflexion, slant board squats can be a game-changer. I implement slant board squats in my training when…
Cyclist squats are among the best squat variations for targeting the quads because of their narrow stance. A study titled “Effects of Stance Width and Barbell…
Although quarter squats generally get a bad rap in the strength training community, I frequently incorporate quarter squats in my lower body workout routine and with…
I regularly implement pop squats into my warm-ups and light plyometric sessions. They are effective at improving the health and reactiveness of the joints while also…
The All Fours Quad Stretch is a powerful exercise for improving quad flexibility and hip flexor mobility. By specifically targeting the quadriceps, this stretch enhances movement…
The Barbell Standing Rocking Calf Raise is a proven exercise to build strong, defined calves—vital for everyday activities like walking, running, and climbing. Strong calves not…
Enhancing your cardiovascular health is crucial for overall fitness, and incorporating Astride Jumps into your routine can make a significant difference. This dynamic exercise not only…
Transform Your Glutes with Band Lying Hip Internal Rotation effectively targets the gluteal muscles while enhancing hip flexibility and strength. This exercise focuses on the gluteus…
Side squats are an excellent squat variation to develop additional leg strength and endurance. It’s crucial to perform squat variations in your lower body workouts for…
If you’ve suffered countless ankle sprains like me and struggle to fully recover the lost range of motion (ROM), then you must try skater squats. A…
I was first introduced to Spanish squats when I was still playing basketball. Back then, it was one of the hardest lower body exercises I have…
