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Ask almost any fitness expert to name the best leg exercise, and they’ll probably say squats. This makes a lot of sense, given how effective squats…
Walking is probably the most common fitness activity in the world. Certainly, it’s the most popular in the United States (1). There are several reasons for…
Getting your hands on the leg extension, hack squat, leg press, leg curl, and Smith machines on a Saturday (the unofficial international leg day) can be…
Knee pain is a common problem that can affect exercisers of all ages. Studies suggest that 50% or more of adults will experience knee pain at…
I’m a NFPT-certified fitness trainer, so it’s my job (and pleasure!) to help people lose weight, get fit, and build muscle. I take pride in providing…
Ask almost any trainer to name the best leg exercise, and they’ll probably say barbell back squats. However, after nearly 35 years working in the fitness…
Stretching is an essential component of maintaining healthy, functional muscles. Last time, we covered how to stretch biceps for maximum development and function. But this time…
Most exercisers love to hate leg training. They love the results, as great-looking legs are highly sought after, but they hate how hard leg training can…
The glutes are the largest and strongest muscle in the body. As a result, a lot of the power comes, quite literally, from your butt. Your…
According to many fitness and bodybuilding gurus, squats are the only exercise you need to develop incredible legs. Many of these influencers go on to suggest…
Glute amnesia is not just a common problem; it’s a potentially serious one that is typically caused by prolonged sitting and a lack of regular physical…
For many trainers, the calves are the most stubborn body part; no matter what they do, they just can’t get them to budge. Your calves should…
There is a saying in the fitness industry: If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you always got. In simple terms,…
There aren’t many exercises that build muscle mass and strength like deadlifts. Working almost every muscle in your body, deadlifts are arguably the most productive thing…
Friends don’t let friends skip leg day, or so the popular meme says. However, most leg day workouts involve things like squats, deadlifts, hamstring curls, and…
A lot of guys, especially younger lifters, tend to skip leg day. Instead, they focus all their energy on training their pecs, lats, delts, and arms.…
Hamstrings are a large muscle group, and yet, they don’t get the same love as the quads, glutes, or upper body muscles like the chest, biceps,…
Look around your gym, and you’ll probably see most women working on their glutes. Besides improving your aesthetics, training your butt can help improve your posture,…
You are currently sitting on arguably the most important muscle in your body – the gluteus maximus. Known as the glutes for short, and basically your…
