by admin | Jan 9, 2023 | crossfit, Front Squat, Kettlebell, leg day, leg workout, Train, training, trap bar
The front squat is a staple movement for Olympic weightlifters, CrossFit athletes, and countless other strength-focused lifters. However, some find the unique bar position to be a limiting factor because it requires ample shoulder and wrist mobility. Credit: Ground...
by admin | Dec 14, 2022 | goblet squat, Kettlebell, leg day, leg workout, Train, training
Some lifters think they don’t “need” to do the goblet squat, usually because they can load more weight onto a barbell. But the goblet squat really is one of the most efficient exercises you can do. It’s more challenging than basic bodyweight squats, it’s more...
by admin | Nov 19, 2022 | deadlift, exercise guide, Exercise Guides, leg workout, Train, training
The barbell deadlift is the king of the jungle when it comes to pulling exercises. It’s a primary movement with the potential to move the most weight. Plus, it’s a competition lift in powerlifting, along with the back squat and bench press. The classic deadlift will...
by admin | Nov 1, 2022 | Best List, deadlift, Exercise best list, hamstrings, leg day, leg workout, Train, training
“Don’t skip leg day” has almost become a meme in the gym, warning dedicated lifters to give lower body training as much emphasis, intensity, and attention as their upper body. That’s all well and good, but even when it comes to “leg day,” many lifters still end up...
by admin | Oct 17, 2022 | deadlift, exercise guide, Exercise Guides, glutes, hip thrust, leg day, leg workout, Squat, Train, training
It’s difficult to walk into a gym and not run into someone trying to develop their posterior chain with set after set of hip thrusts. The exercise has actually been around for a long time, but it’s gotten a surge of popularity in the last 10 years or so, possibly...
by admin | Sep 30, 2022 | exercise guide, Exercise Guides, leg day, leg workout, quads, Squat, Train, training
When leg day rolls around, many lifters prioritize barbell exercises like squats and Romanian deadlifts. That’s a generally reliable approach for building size and strength, but an aversion to machine exercises can make lower body workouts less effective, and it can...