You won’t find a better exercise for building the lower body than the squat. However, that doesn’t mean squats should be the only tool in your toolbox! Recently, single-leg training has been championed as a suitable alternative to bilateral squatting, with split squat and lunge variations being the go-to choices for folks seeking a break…
Most people associate the hack squat with a sled machine, but this exercise was originally performed with a barbell. Named after old-time strongman and champion wrestler George “The Russian Lion” Hackenschmidt, the movement resembles a deadlift more than a squat. However, unlike a deadlift, the hack squat primarily targets the quadriceps rather than the posterior…
When performing step-ups for the first time, start with a dumbbell side step-up on a low step. Over time, increase the range of motion by transitioning to a forward step-up and gradually raising the step height as strength improves. The greater the range of motion, the more muscle you recruit. In general, a higher step…