The glutes and the hamstrings are activated to some extent during calf raises. The glutes will not be isolated, but they will contract in order to keep you in a standing position. However, if you somehow hinge at the hips, the glutes will be activated to a far greater degree. Plus, if you are calf … Read more
There is no problem with deadlifting two (or even more) days in a row, although this will largely depend on your training experience and powers of recovery. However, you should vary the intensity and stick to lower volumes of work. Plus, you can use alternative deadlift variations if you decide to perform the movement more … Read more
Your lats should not be sore after deadlifts, but there are a few reasons this may occur. Firstly, it’s important to realise that the lats work isometrically to ensure that the bar stays close to your legs. Plus, if your arms aren’t fully extended during the deadlift, so even the slightest bend in the elbow, … Read more
Eric Leistner: “Weak glutes often lead to inefficient movement patterns, putting undue stress on other joints like your knees and lower back. Learning to activate your glutes properly can improve your overall movement quality and prevent injuries.”
I suffered a herniated disc in 2004. If I’m honest, while recovering I was constantly thinking about when I could return to training, and I’m sure it’s the same for you. There will potentially be a stage when the pain is too intense for any form of exercise, although this does depend on the severity … Read more
The squat is typically viewed as the King of Lower Body Exercises. Therefore, regardless of your physique goals, it makes sense to squat. However, there is often much confusion as to exactly how far apart your feet should be. Plus, I know that many people worry that their squat stance may actually be too wide. … Read more
Do you ever feel hamstrings curls in your calves? It must be one of the most annoying things about the hamstring curl machine. You seem to be activating, stimulating and working every muscle except the hamstrings. And most notably the calves seem to bear the brunt of your curls. So, what exactly is going on … Read more
Have you ever noticed that most glute training focuses primarily on squats and hip thrusts? Don’t get me wrong, both are fantastic exercises and they will definitely help your glutes to grow. However, in order to produce a bigger, rounder, stronger butt it makes sense to specifically focus individually on each of the 3 areas … Read more
Here’s something that most of us have thought about at one time or another, and that’s whether you should eat more on leg day. Whenever you train legs you know you’re in for a session of torture. There’s not many of us who don’t leave the gym either limping or barely able to walk. Plus, … Read more
The leg press, whether seated or incline, is typically viewed as one of the best exercises for quad hypertrophy. However, this doesn’t mean it comes without its problems, and lower back pain is quite common. With that being said, if you adhere to a few “rules” you’ll be able to take the pressure off your … Read more