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Even though he never boasted top-of-the-line genetics, bodybuilder Tom Platz became a trailblazer in the sport thanks to his full and shredded quads. However, he didn’t…
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…
Unleashing the power of your lower body requires more than just squats and deadlifts. The sissy squat, a classic yet often misunderstood exercise, has made a modern…
The squat is the king of lower body exercises. However, the barbell back squat has a steep learning curve, and you might need weeks of practice…
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…
Jumping jacks are a staple calisthenics activity but aside from a decent cardio workout, they’re pretty basic. Plyo jacks are a more challenging variation of the…
A variation of the classic jumping jack, low jacks are a bodyweight-only cardio-based exercise that burns fat, boosts your cardiovascular fitness, and strengthens your core and…
Friends don’t let friends skip leg day. And yet, a lot of lifters have underdeveloped legs. In a lot of cases, the cause of this problem…
Walk into any gym, and you’ll find a plethora of machines and equipment, such as dumbbells, kettlebells, barbells, cables, and treadmills. While all these training tools…
Most exercisers want to build or maintain muscle while burning fat. Invariably, this means doing cardio after lifting weights or doing cardio and strength training on…
A lot of bodybuilders struggle to build an impressive lower body. It’s not a lack of effort that’s the problem. After all, there really is no…
How many times a day do you bend over? You probably have to bend to pick up your clothes and shoes in the morning, or pick…
The split jump is a beneficial bodyweight exercise that involves performing alternating squat jumps or squat lunges. It’s a total body activity that’s great for training…
Almost everyone knows about jumping jacks but have you ever heard of cross jacks? There’s a good chance that you haven’t. It’s an exercise that is…
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…
