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 ...
Setting up in the squat rack to get under the bar is almost likened to being a muscle building rite of passage. Classed as one of the kings of compound moves, the barbell squat should be a staple in ...
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 ...
Front and back squats are both commonly used exercises that target significant muscle groups and each has its advantages and disadvantages. Woman lifting weight and doing back squatting. Picture: ...
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 ...
Like all squat variations, the zombie squat primarily targets the muscles in the lower body. However, it’s more quad-dominant ...
Meet the experts: Mike Hamlin, CSCS, is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and the founder of Everflex Fitness. Mallory Fry, CPT, is a certified personal trainer and master coach for Row ...
When you think of lower-body strength and booty gains, squats are likely top of mind. They deserve that spot because they work your quads, hamstrings, glutes, hip flexors, calves, back, and core ...
Back squats may be crowned as the king of lower body days, so that must make the front squat second in the line to the throne. If you’re looking to beef up your pins, then you can’t go wrong with the ...