The lying (supine) single-leg extension is an effective way to isolate the rectus femoris, especially when performed on your back with the hip extended. Unlike the traditional seated leg extension, where hips are flexed at 90 degrees, lying flat reduces hip flexion, enhancing rectus femoris activation. Research suggests that with reduced hip flexion, the rectus…
Love 20-rep squats to cap off a workout? Goblet squats are fantastic, but handling a heavy dumbbell or kettlebell can be tricky. The solution: Try a cable setup! Attach a triangle handle to a low pulley, and you’re all set. Give it a shot!
When performing unilateral (one side at a time) training, the common advice is to start with your weaker side while you’re fresh, and then train the stronger side afterward. Many times, that strategy works well. However, there’s another school of thought that suggests starting with your stronger side to potentiate the nervous system — essentially…