Category: Legs

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “are single leg leg presses better than lunges?”. Both single leg leg presses and lunges are effective unilateral exercises that will work each leg individually. Lunges involve more stabilisation than one leg leg presses. This article will explore this question in more …

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “are nordic curls better than leg curls?”. Both exercises are fantastic for isolating the hamstrings, they each have their strengths. By the end of this article you will have a good insight into nordic curls. I will explore both exercises and come …

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “is squatting all the way down bad?”. There are many misconceptions surrounding this topic. Some people vehemently believe that squatting too low is bad for the knees and can increase the risks of injuries. Others firmly believe that ass to grass squats …

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “are wall sits a waste of time?”. Wall sits are certainly a pain inducing exercise, especially if you maintain the position for a long time. But do they really serve any useful purpose in your training? This is what I will be …

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “are pendulum squats the same as hack squats?”. Both exercises are great for building up the quads and working the legs in general. However, they are not completely the same. This article will explore both exercises in more detail and by the …

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “are lateral lunges bad for the knees?”. Lateral lunges or side lunges are a lunge variation that hit the glutes, hamstrings and adductors really well. They are very good for emphasising the outer glutes. There are many important points to take into …

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “should you train quads and hamstrings on the same day?”. This topic is controversial and everyone has different views regarding this. This article will aim to unpack this fully, I will cover all the key points pertaining to this. I hope that …

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “are safety bar squats harder?”. Safety bar squats are a great squatting variation that provides a unique and different challenge. They also carryover very well to other squatting modalities and are a fantastic movement in particular for strongmen. The exercise was originally …