Bodybuilding
Dorian Yates Reveals His Hack Squat Tip to Save Your Knees from Strain
Dorian Yates isn’t just focused on muscle growth; safety and longevity also factor into his exercise selection. In a YouTube video from July 12, 2026, he…
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Legs
4 Leg Day Workouts for Bigger, Stronger Legs
Leg day should not be a random pile of squats, lunges, and machine work. The best lower-body workouts train the quads, hamstrings, glutes, calves, and hips…
Bodybuilding
Dorian Yates Says Hack Squat Edges Out Barbell Squat for Leg Gains, Calls Smith Machine Squats an Effective Alternative
Adapting on the fly was key to Dorian Yates‘ success as a bodybuilder, and that mentality hasn’t changed in retirement. In a YouTube video from May…
Bodybuilding
Jay Cutler Reveals 3 Hack Squat Tips That Will Help You Grow Bigger Quads
Leg training never took a backseat for bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler. Despite stepping away from the sport, he still trains seven days a week. On April…
Bodybuilding
Lee Priest Shows How to Hack Squat Like Tom Platz for Huge Quads
Bodybuilding veteran Lee Priest is breaking down how to execute one of the most popular squatting variations on leg day. On May 19, 2025, he detailed…
Bodybuilding
Jay Cutler Shares His ‘Key’ Exercise to Building Quad-Stomp Worthy Sweeps And Leg Workout Routine
Bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler may not be quad-stomping his way to Olympia titles anymore but he still makes time to share his proven strategies with fans.…
Training
The 20 Best Exercises Named After Famous Lifters
Most strength training exercises have relatively straightforward names, such as the barbell bench press, leg extension, or triceps pushdown. As a veteran personal trainer, I really…
Bodybuilding
Discover If Leg Press or Hack Squats Are More Efficient for Muscle Growth With This Science-Based Guide
Exercise scientist Dr. Mike Israetel is breaking down two popular movements often included in leg day routines. Taking to his YouTube channel on September 19, 2024,…
Exercise Guides
8 Best Outer Quad Exercises for a Killer Leg Sweep
Love them or hate them, leg workouts are non-negotiable for a well-rounded physique. A chiseled upper body is impressive, but without strong, developed legs, your physique…
Bodybuilding
Derek Lunsford Smashes ‘Heavy’ & ‘Intense’ 2024 Off-Season Leg Workout, Sets 900-Pound Hack Squat PR of 12 Reps
Derek Lunsford is working hard to ensure he claims a second Mr. Olympia title, demonstrating his determination through intense training sessions. In a recent YouTube video,…
Exercise Guides
Reverse Hack Squat: Target Your Quads, Glutes, and More!
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…
Bodybuilding
IFBB Pro Joe Mackey Smokes Huge 449-kg (990-lb) Hack Squat for 5 Reps
Bodybuilder Joe Mackey has been making headlines for his insane feats of strength over the last few years. In a recent post made on Instagram, Mackey…
Exercise Guides
Dumbbell Hack Squat: Target Your Lower Body for Maximum Gains
The dumbbell hack squat is a squat variation that helps you better target your quadriceps. This exercise is a great fit for people who don’t have…
Exercise Guides
Hack Squat vs. Leg Press: Which Exercise is Safer for Your Knees and Offers the Most Benefits?
Many people embark on their fitness journey driven by body-image concerns and challenges with self-confidence. For numerous bodybuilders, legs are a touchy subject, reflecting their dedication…
Exercise Guides
Unlock Lower Body Strength with Sled Hack Squats Today!
If there was an official list of best-loved machine leg exercises, we’re confident sled hack squats would rank near the top. That’s not because they’re any…
Exercise Guides
Smith Machine Hack Squat: Build Strong Legs and Glutes Fast!
Abbreviated from the name of its inventor George Hackenschmidt – Estonian Strongman and wrestling champion from the early 20th century – the hack squat and its…
Exercise Guides
The 12 Best Sissy Squat Alternatives for Bigger, Stronger Quads
Let’s get one thing straight from the start of this article: there ain’t nothing sissy about sissy squats! In fact, whether you do the freestanding version…
Exercise Guides
The 13 Best Barbell Squat Alternatives
An old athletics coach of mine once told me that a workout without squats is not really a workout. This point of view makes a lot…
Exercise Guides
Pendulum Squat: Target Your Lower Body Muscles Effectively
A lot of trainers think that working out with anything but freeweights is a waste of time. They believe that freeweights are best for stimulating strength…