Front Squats and Herniated Discs: Can They Safely Coexist?
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 … Read more
Squat Stance Secrets: Can You Go Too Wide? Finding the Perfect Foot Placement
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 … Read more
Why Do My Calves Hurt When I Squat? (6 Factors to Consider)
If your calves hurt whenever you squat it’s likely this is affecting you both in terms of good technique and the amount of weight lifted. … Read more
The Truth About Hamstring Soreness After Squats (And How to Fix it)
Squats are often referred to as “The King of Lower Body Exercises”, and it’s easy to see why. They are a compound exercise that target … Read more
What Would Happen If I Just Did Push Ups, Pull Ups and Squats? (Revealed)
Push ups, pull ups, and squats are probably the most basic bodyweight exercises. However, performing all three exercises regularly can certainly make a difference to … Read more
What to Do if All the Squat Racks Are Taken? (Explained!)
I often start panicking that all the squat racks are taken before I’ve even left home. Why? Unfortunately, I go to a commercial gym which … Read more
Do You Face In or Out on a Squat Rack? (Explained!)
The first time you ever used a squat rack you probably didn’t care whether you should be facing in or out. In fact, you probably … Read more
Is There an Ideal Hack Squat to Back Squat Ratio? (Explained!)
So, you want to know whether there’s an ideal hack squat to back squat ratio? These are two fantastic lower body exercises, especially for overall … Read more
What’s the Ideal Hip Thrust to Squat Ratio? (Solved!)
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 … Read more
How to Tell if You’re Squatting Low Enough? (Explained!)
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 … Read more