Whether you look to attack your squat from the back, front, or both, squats have many benefits, but which one is better at building strong quads? As a trainer, I’ve used both methods with clients over ...
You may love training arms, but we all know leg day is essential for building a stable physique to help us conquer everyday activities (plus, no one wants chicken legs). Our lower body houses some of ...
When it comes to building a Herculean lower-body, squats are a non-negotiable in your leg day routine. But not all squats are created equal. In the battle of front vs. back squat, each variation ...
When it comes to the weight room, runners have plenty of exercises to choose from, including the classic squat. But with so many variations, is one type of squat better than another for runners? More ...
Squatting is a foundational exercise in any gym routine. But while you probably think of the conventional, gold-standard back squat, the front squat is an underrated variation that deserves to be ...
YOUR LEG DAY mantra might be "squat till you drop,” since the compound exercise is one of the preeminent lower body builders in your workout arsenal. But when you're forced to decide on just one ...
Plus, there's less stress placed on your back. Barbell squats generally put more pressure on the spine, which isn't an issue ...
To start with, I used to hate front squats, too, so I don’t want to hear any “but they hurt my wrists” business, OK? Front squats are an amazing exercise for your legs and—secretly—for your back. They ...
If you’re a runner, chances are you’re pleased to be out of the weights room and exercising in the great outdoors. Still, every runner needs to do strength training – it helps to boost performance and ...