Category: Legs

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “should you avoid low bar squats if you lean over too much?”. Low bar squats are a great exercise for working the posterior chain. You can use more weight on the low bar squat than you can typically on the high bar …

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “are calf raises a waste of time for building big calves?”. Calf raises are an exercise that are commonly used to train calves. Many people believe that calf raises are the best way to build bigger calves. Many people get lazy with …

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “can cycling a lot replace leg day at the gym?”. Many people have asked themselves this very question. How often do you see people who cycle regularly? Have you noticed that many of them have pretty good leg development. This is not …

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 …