The deadlift is often called the king of the compound exercises. And for a reason. It’s a whole-body exercise that works your posterior chain muscles – your hamstrings, glutes, upper and lower back. Also, your quads, core, forearms, and shoulders get activated too. Still, a lot of people have negative connotations to the deadlift. Deadlift … Read more
While some athletes will turn up their noses at using weightlifting belts for CrossFit, there are just as many who swear by having a belted friend during heavy lifts. It comes down to personal preferences and strength, but there’s absolutely no shame in using a belt to lift weights, provided you’re using it correctly. The … Read more
The Jefferson squat is a more unusual exercise that you may not have come across before. It involves holding a barbell between your legs, either parallel to the direction that you are facing or perpendicular to your legs. You then perform the squatting motion with the barbell in this position. It is an exercise that … Read more
Let us cover the best cheap squat shoes in this article! Key Points While you are lifting, it is necessary to have the correct technique and posture. If your body’s posture is not correct, it can have dire consequences. When you’re squatting, proper technique and breathing are critical. Many lifters turn to weightlifting shoes to … Read more
We offer you a complete guide to the best squat shoes in 2023! Key Points So why squat, and if you do, why invest in the best squat shoes in 2023? The short answer for this is, squat shoes help you engage your quads better, maintain the correct form, and contribute to injury prevention. If … Read more
You may have noticed, here at MuscleLead we love squats. All types of squats! Squats are a fundamental part of any strength-building routine as well as foundational movement in many sports. The squat is one of the most basic of human actions, and proper squat kinematics play a significant role in the longevity of healthy … Read more
Sometimes using a heavy-loaded barbell just isn’t doable. You might be fatigued, feeling back pain, or just bored of doing barbell squats. It’s times like these that a belt squat machine can come in handy. Unfortunately, not all gyms see the benefit of investing in a belt squat machine leaving some of us to look … Read more
Key Points Did you know your feet change shape and size throughout your life? And here we are clinging to our trusty number 10s from college, wondering why they aren’t as comfortable as they used to be. Because our bodies bear about two to three times their own weight, thanks to gravity and our feet … Read more
For me, the thought of getting the dreaded hernia was beyond scary. I knew that in order to prevent hernia, I would have to learn all about it and be one step ahead. However, how does it connect to weightlifting belt? There are genetic factors that increase the risk of you getting a hernia. But, if … Read more
Key Points Weightlifting belts are tricky to get right sometimes. With so many models in the market, it can be overwhelming to narrow down on the one that fits you the best. This is what may have brought you to an important question. So single prong vs double prong lifting belts, which is better? Overall, single … Read more
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