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Ultimate Reverse Hyperextension: Sculpt Your Glutes & Core
The machine reverse hyperextension is an isolation exercise that works the Gluteus Maximus with some hamstring and lower back involvement as well. Now, there are many…
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Barbell Squat: Master the Move for Stronger Legs and Glutes
The barbell squat is a controversial exercise. Ask a trainer about his favorite lift, and he might tell you it is the squat. Question them about…
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Dumbbell Step-Up: Muscles Worked, Form, and Mistakes
The dumbbell step-up is a unilateral lower-body exercise in which one foot stays on a stable box or bench while that leg lifts the body. It…
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Ultimate Jefferson Squat: Build Strength in Your Lower Body
The Jefferson squat is an incredibly effective exercise to target the quads, glutes, hamstring, and adductors. This exercise’s setup helps you train your muscles in multiple…
Back
Superman Exercise: Strengthen Core, Glutes, and Back Muscles
Besides having the coolest name out of essentially any exercise, the Superman is a fantastic back exercise and all you need is a floor mat to…
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Dumbbell Sumo Squat: Target Your Legs for Maximum Gains
The dumbbell sumo squat is a gift from the muscle-building gods for many reasons. It forces good lifting posture (good lifting habits), builds a stronger core,…
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Barbell Romanian Deadlift: Boost Quadriceps & Calves Effectively
The Romanian deadlift is an effective posterior-chain exercise which works the glutes and hamstrings, but the calves and spinal erectors also receive sufficient stimulation during the…
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Stiff-Leg Deadlift: Muscles Worked, Form, and RDL Differences
The stiff-leg deadlift is a barbell hip hinge performed with a small, mostly fixed knee bend. It trains the hamstrings and gluteus maximus while the spinal…
Back
One-Leg Hyperextension: Sculpt Your Glutes and Strengthen Back
The one-leg hyperextension is an effective bodyweight compound exercise which targets the hamstrings, glutes, and spinal erectors, which are all a part of the posterior chain…
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Ultimate Weighted One-Leg Hip Thrust for Stronger Glutes
The weighted one-leg hip thrust is a very effective isolation exercise for building muscle and strength in the glutes. Now, it’s not a difficult exercise and…
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Cable Squat: Target Your Legs for Maximum Strength & Tone
The cable squat is an effective alternative to the barbell squat which will build sufficient muscle and strength in the legs. Now, it’s a compound movement…
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Jump Squat: Tone Your Legs and Core for Maximum Strength!
The jump squat is a bodyweight calisthenics exercise that helps to improve lower body muscular development, explosive ability, and athleticism. You don’t need weights or equipment…
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Unlock Your Glutes: Master the Cable Pull Through Exercise
The cable pull-through (with rope) is a very effective exercise for the hamstrings and glutes that are located on the lower posterior chain, in addition to…
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Front Squat: Strengthen Your Quads, Glutes, and Core!
The barbell front squat is a very effective compound exercise for building maximum muscle and strength in the leg muscles. Now, this is not a beginner…
Core
Smith Machine Bent-Knee Good Morning for Stronger Glutes & Hamstrings
The Smith machine bent-over row is a very effective isolation exercise for the glutes and hamstrings primarily, but the spinal erectors also get worked as torso…
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Incline Leg Press: Target Your Quads, Glutes, and More!
The incline leg press is a very effective compound exercise which builds muscle and strength in the leg muscles. Now, the primary muscle worked is the…
Back
Ultimate Barbell Deadlift: Strengthen Hamstrings & Glutes
The barbell deadlift is a compound exercise that works the legs, back, and core muscles. It is also one of the most badass exercises you can…
Core
Side Plank Hip Adduction: Strengthen Your Glutes and Core
The side plank hip adduction, or hip adduction oblique bridge is a very effective exercise which strengthens and builds muscle in the hips and core. Now,…