Training
Safety Bar Squats: Everything You Need to Know About This Amazing Leg Workout
Squats are, without a doubt, the most commonly performed lower body exercise. They also happen to be among the best movements to shred your leg muscles.…
Squats
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OP-ED
How Many Exercises Per Workout Should I Do?
Ask a bodybuilder how many exercises you should do per workout, and they’ll probably tell you it’s somewhere between 4-8. In contrast, an Olympic lifter or…
Legs
The 12 Best Squat Variations for Hypertrophy and Strength
Whether you want to build massive legs, increase your lower body strength, or improve your leg power for sports, squats can help. There are lots of…
Body Mechanics
Myth or Fact: Do Squats Make You Shorter?
Squats are one of the most beneficial exercises you can do. It doesn’t matter if you are a powerlifter, a bodybuilder, a strongman competitor, or a…
Calisthenics
Calisthenics for Beginners: 6 Basic Exercises and a Home Workout
Calisthenics means training with your own bodyweight: push-ups, pull-ups, squats, lunges, dips and planks. To start as a beginner, train three times a week on non-consecutive…
Training
The 10 Best BOSU Ball Exercises
BOSU balls have been around for almost 20 years, and they’re still in use. This means only one thing – they really do work! The fitness…
Training
Lunges vs. Squats – Which Exercise is Best?
It doesn’t matter what you are training for. You need to work your legs hard, heavy, and often. Leg training ensures that you develop a well-balanced…
Bodybuilding
Joseph Baena Smashes Leg Day With Heavy Duty Squat Session
When it comes to hard work, it is no surprise that the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Joseph Baena has the ability to deliver this is spades.…
Workout Plans
The Old School 20-Rep Squat Routine for Size and Strength
How would you like to gain 20 pounds/9 kilos in as little as six weeks? Do you want to develop incredible leg strength in just 18…
News
Powerlifter Christina Lazo Effortlessly Nails 5 Reps Of Unbelievable 319lb Squat Set
57kg powerlifter Christina Lazo has been working her way through the competitive ranks, and is working to establish herself as a top athlete. She showed that…
Legs
How to Do Split Squat Exercise: Muscles Worked, Variations, and Benefits
When it comes to building bigger, stronger legs, squats are most people’s go-to exercise. And while we love squats, they aren’t without disadvantages. For a start,…
Training
12 Best Compound Exercises & Lifts for Enhancing Muscle and Strength
Broadly speaking, most strength training exercises can be divided into two groups: isolation and compound. Isolation exercises involve a single joint, such as leg extensions, calf…
News
Powerlifter Dan Green Whips Out Six Reps Of 650lb Safety Bar Squats With Ease
Dan Green has been an elite powerlifter for a long time. However, he showed recently that just because he is 37 years old, does not mean…
Training
Equipment-Free Full-Body HIIT Home Workout
High-Intensity Interval Training, HIIT for short, is one of the best ways to get fit, burn fat, and even build muscle. It’s incredibly time-efficient, and you…
Featured
The 5 Best At-Home Workout Plans
If you are used to training in a gym, you may be unsure how to get a good workout at home. After all, gyms are packed…
News
Chris Duffin Squats Colossal 1,001 Pounds For 3 Reps in “Last Feat of Strength”
Chris ‘Mad Scientist’ Duffin needs no introduction. He’s one of the greatest powerlifters in history and is known for having both a huge squat and a…
Bodybuilding
Arnold Schwarzenegger Shares His Old Home Workout Routine
This global crisis thing seriously sucks. Basically every sports league is now canceled or postponed, the coolest movies of 2020 are getting delayed until 2021, people…
CrossFit
CrossFit Muscle: Get Freaky Legs With The 20-Rep Squat Program
Few would argue how puke-inducing the barbell squat is but it’s also one of the best exercises there are for maximizing your leg size and strength…
OP-ED
5 Reasons To Skip Squats
Squats are not for everyone! Possibly the most popular compound movement for building big and strong legs, the squat is unfortunately similar to “Kryptonite” for some…