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
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
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
Performing squats is usually considered the supreme exercise for the lower body, so it might be surprising to learn that doing them could actually lead to a reduction in the size of your backside. I mean, you’e always been told that if you want a great booty then you have to squat. So, the fact … Read more
For an excellent lower body, consider doing squats. If you want to really focus on lower body hypertrophy then leg press. But, should you be doing squats and leg press on the same day? Here’s what you need to know. Training squats and leg press on the same day is ideal if you’re looking to … Read more
Finding two exercises superior to hip thrusts and squats for glute training could be quite a challenge. In fact, if you wish to kick things up a notch or two you could always throw deadlifts into the mix as well. However, this always begs the question of which exercise you should be doing first in … Read more
Beginners can gain muscle from doing bodyweight squats. However, an advanced trainee, who already has substantial leg mass through resistance training, will find it difficult to build muscle through bodyweight squats alone. That being said, extremely high-rep bodyweight squat workouts will eventually switch from recruiting slow-twitch muscle fibres to fast-twitch, which is ideal for hypertrophy. … Read more
Traditional squat technique involves a slow eccentric (lowering phase) and fast concentric (coming back up). Take 3-4 seconds to lower yourself and one second to raise yourself back up. However, slow squats will increase time-under-tension, which can lead to better hypertrophy gains. Whereas, fast squats can help to build speed and power. The Traditional Squat … Read more
Have you ever had shoulder bruises because of squats? If so, I’m sure you’re wondering whether this is normal. Should you wear these bruises as a badge of honour or are you doing something wrong? I’ll now explain everything you need to know about squat bruises and what you can do about it. Shoulder Bruises … Read more
The question, “Is it advisable to squat with a mirror?” is often posed. Most commercial gyms have a squat rack set up right in front of a huge mirror. But, every so often you may visit a new gym (yeah, it happens) and find that you have to squat without a mirror. You typically struggle … Read more