Many ‘gym goers’ are not even aware that there are different variants of the barbell. This article we will discuss the deadlift bar vs stiff bar. On behalf of MuscleLead, I have dedicated this article to highlighting both of these bars. I have then covered the unique differences in characteristics between the bars, and how … Read more
Can you work out in crocs? Are crocs good lifting shoes? To answer this question we have started by going over what the croc is, followed by discussing the benefits and drawbacks as a lifting shoe. I know lots of people that love wearing crocs overall and they’ve gained lots of popularity recently. But can … Read more
If you’re in a dilemma about how to lower the weight after performing a deadlift, you’ve come to the right place. This article refers to two different lowering methods, dropping the weight fast or lowering it slowly, i.e. we are going to talk about deadlift descent! Firstly, I have highlighted the main difference between the … Read more
Have you finally met your match with a certain deadlift load? Can you just not find that last bit of strength to for the deadlift lockout? If so, we have the solution that can make your deadlift lockout stronger and smoother with much lower injury risk. I remember working with a client who had absolutely … Read more
I have a confession to make about the hex bar deadlift. When I started lifting, I could just about deadlift the 45-pound bar, and even that was done incorrectly. Then, one of the gym trainers recommended the hex bar variation as the ‘beginner-friendly alternative’. It felt safe, effective, and flowed so much better than the … Read more
Should you squat in running shoes? It is fully understandable as to why so many ‘gym goers’ choose running shoes while lifting in the weight room. There is this idea that running shoes are used for sports, so they must automatically be suitable for exercises like the barbell squat. Sorry to burst your bubble if … Read more
A narrow waist has become the present day idea and you may be able to get one with our help. But, the question is do deadlifts thicken the waist or is it purely genetic? I believe the narrow waist notion all started in the classic 1970s fitness and Bodybuilding scene. Stars like Frank Zane promoted … Read more
It’s the worst when you get to the gym ready to smash out a workout, and all of the benches are taken in the free weights section. You wanted to do some great chest exercises using the dumbbells, but now you’re going to have to rethink your workout. However, this does not have to be … Read more
The majority of the time, there is nothing complex about why your deadlift is weak off the floor. But so many lifters including myself ask ourselves, why is my deadlift so weak off the floor? There are three main reasons why you are weak off the floor in the deadlift: (1) Either you have poor lifting … Read more
The Cossack squat is one of the lesser-seen exercises in the gym. Lacking the visible gains that squats, deadlifts, and lunges provide, many lifters tend to avoid the Cossack squat. However, with its vast array of benefits, from increased flexibility to quad and glute development, should we all be integrating the Cossack squat into our … Read more
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