So, you want to know whether there’s an ideal hip thrust to deadlift ratio? Firstly, I have to say, there are few better exercises for your posterior chain. And typically if you throw squats into the mix, you have a fantastic all-round lower body workout. That being said, how do you know whether one exercise … Read more
So, you want to know the ideal leg extension to leg curl ratio? I’m sure we can agree that these are two fantastic isolation movements for both your quads and your hamstrings. However, should you be able to lift a certain amount of weight with one exercise in relation to the other? Or are the … Read more
Anyone else wondering whether it’s better to have your heels or toes elevated for Romanian deadlifts? I’m sure you’ve probably seen people in the gym doing both before. So clearly, there must be some benefit to raising one part of your feet during RDLs. That being said, one of these variations is fantastic, whereas the … Read more
Who else wants to know the ideal hip thrust to squat ratio? I’m sure we can all agree that these are two of the finest lower body exercises out there. Plus, if you’re “all about the booty”, you definitely want to be performing both movements as regularly as you can. However, should you be able … Read more
Have you ever wondered, “How to Tell if You’re Squatting Low Enough?” As fantastic an exercise as barbell squats are, they are often one of the most butchered exercises in the gym. Basically, we all know that we should be squatting, but this doesn’t mean that we’re capable of doing so with great form. That … Read more
Anyone else wondering, “Why Are My Hips Uneven When I Squat?” There’s nothing worse than aiming to hit a big squat set, but then noticing that your hips are decidedly lop-sided. You know for a fact that this shouldn’t be the case, and there is also the potential for injury. So, why exactly is this … Read more
It’s no laughing matter if your quads cramp when squatting. Okay granted, it can be quite hilarious to watch someone suffer with quad cramps. However, it’s not something that any of us particularly want to go through, especially when you have a heavy load on your back. But why exactly is this happening to you? … Read more
As hard as you try, you always seem to end up with an unnatural curvature of the spine whenever you squat. Then again, perhaps you have an excessive forward lean. And of course, you know just how bad this is for your spinal health. In this article I’ll explain why you can’t keep your back … Read more
It actually sounds completely wrong to say, “Why Do I Feel Deadlift in Chest?” I mean, deadlifts are probably one of the greatest posterior chain exercises ever. So, if you’re going to “feel” deadlifts anywhere, surely it will be in the muscle groups at the back of the body. However, I know that I myself … Read more
I’ll be honest and say that I often perform squats as a cardio session. Basically, squats leave me out of breath, I can feel my heart racing, and I’m generally covered in sweat. Sound familiar? The main reason that squats make your heart race is due to the number of muscles you are working at … Read more