Legs
Sumo Deadlift Guide: How-To, Muscles Worked, Benefits, and Variations
The Sumo deadlift is one variation of the conventional deadlift where a barbell (although, there are different ways to do it) is most commonly utilized to…
Legs
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7 Deadlift Alternatives – When Deadlifts Aren’t An Option
The deadlift is one of the best strength and muscle-building exercises around. The classic barbell deadlift works your upper and lower back, your glutes, your hamstrings,…
Legs
Regular Squats vs. Box Squats – Which Is Best For Building Powerful Legs?
Squats are one of the best lower body exercises you can do. Whether you want to build muscle, get super-strong, improve athletic performance, or sculpt a…
Legs
Build Bigger Legs With This Brutal Lower Body Workout
If you really want to build the biggest, strongest, leanest body you can, you need to get serious about leg training. Your lower body makes up…
Legs
Strongman Eddie Hall Details Leg Training W/ Tips For Getting Bigger Calves
The 2017 World’s Strongest Man champion Eddie Hall is known for being simply a beast… and he’s also pretty funny and entertaining too (which you’ll see…
Featured
The Complete Guide To Bulgarian Split Squats
No one is sure why Bulgarian split squats are called Bulgarian split squats. They don’t come from Bulgaria, and it’s not even associated with Bulgarian athletes…
Legs
Think You’re Beast Enough For This Half-Hour Deadlift Challenge?
Who isn’t up for a challenge every now and then?… Well, gentleman… and ladies, if you think you have what it takes to stand out then…
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The 11 Most Effective Calf Raise Exercises
The calves are a touchy subject to discuss because the word “Chicken legs” comes to mind… And many guys are self-conscious about their own calves, but…
Legs
What’s The Difference: Powerlifting vs. Bodybuilding Squats
Squats are often called the king of exercises and, whatever your fitness goal is, they should be part of your training. More than just an exercise,…
Featured
Bodybuilding vs. Powerlifting Deadlifts – Which One Is Right For You?
Of all the exercises you can do in the gym, deadlifts are arguably one of the most important. Deadlifts build and strengthen your posterior chain, which…
CrossFit
Best CrossFit Leg Workouts to Build Strength and Conditioning
In a world where everyday is Leg Day, CrossFit athletes need more leg workouts in their life. Everything starts with a good set of legs. Leg…
CrossFit
Annie Thorisdottir With Her Best Tips For Mastering Pistol Squats
Who else knows squats like Annie Thorisdottir? The two times Fittest woman on earth is back with some important tips and tricks about Pistol Squats. A friendly reminder…
Legs
6 Must-Have Tips For Deadlifting Heavy Weight Safely
The conventional barbell deadlift is one of those exercises that’ll really test your physical and mental capabilities. It’s essentially a full-body, closed kinetic chain movement that…
Body Mechanics
How To Build Big, Functional Quads Without Knee Pain
Knee pain is undoubtedly the biggest limiting factor when it comes to the ability to effectively train legs, or more specifically, the quadriceps. But if you’re…
Legs
The 5 Best Hip And Butt Exercises
When it comes to building muscle and strength, a lot of exercisers are very focused on glamor muscles like their pecs, biceps, and abs. While these…
Legs
6 Awesome Calf Exercises You’re Probably Not Doing But Should Be
The calf muscles are quite possibly the most stubborn when it comes to getting them to respond to the training stimulus. And a lot of calf…
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9 Effective Tips For Superior Hamstring Development
If there was a “forgotten muscle” which too many gym-goers tend to neglect, it’d probably be the hamstrings. But if aesthetics, symmetry, and function are what…
Legs
Sumo vs Conventional vs Trap Bar Deadlift – Which Is Best For You?
The deadlift is arguably one of the most important strength training exercises you can do. For a start, deadlifts teach you how to lift heavy objects…
Legs
7 Unusual Exercises For Bigger and Stronger Legs
When it comes to building bigger, stronger legs, squats are considered to be the king of exercises, with deadlifts coming in a close second. Because of…