Is building stronger, toned legs with nothing but your bodyweight one of your goals? You may have run into the two horsemen of lower body workout: the Cossack squat and the lateral lunge. But if the difference between the two is still unclear, or you are wondering whether one is better than the other, this … Read more
Before I started learning more about Strongman exercises, I had no idea what the Viking press was. This cool lift gets a bad reputation but can be quite beneficial for some lifters. Even if you’re not a Viking or a Strongman! I have gone over the 8 steps to performing the Viking press. As well … Read more
If you’ve been to your local gym lately, you may well have seen lifters strapping up their knees as they prepare to take on the ever-challenging squat rack. Whether it’s providing extra support or enabling heavier lifts, knee sleeves and knee wraps are growing in popularity. And yet, you’ll seldom come across a lifter who … Read more
Want to squat with long legs? Continue reading to learn everything you need to know about this. Squats are a staple for many people’s exercise regimes. They target a wide range of muscles and can be adapted in many different ways to suit different people. However, those with longer legs can sometimes struggle with squats … Read more
So, bench pressing every day: should you do it or not? We will go into detail of this interesting training regimen. A lot of lifters think training a muscle more often can lead to better strength and mass gains. However, this is not always the case. Should you bench press every day? Yes, many lifters … Read more
So, you may agree that the leg press is an AWESOME exercise for building or “toning” the legs. Here at musclelead.com we absolutely love it, due to its complexity and ability to tap into so many different muscle groups including; the core, quadriceps, calves, gluteus and hamstrings to some extent (1). However, there are some … Read more
The front squat is a great exercise that not only builds your legs, but improves your sports performance, posture and strength. However, it takes some time to learn the proper front squat mechanics and to do it with good technique. Also, a high level of mobility is required as well. Having proper wrist, shoulder and thoracic … Read more
Developing a muscular and V-shaped back is the dream of many people. Lats are the largest muscle groups in your back and contribute the most to that desirable V-shape look. Strong lats make you appear wider while making your waist look smaller. Not only do lats have an important role on aesthetics, but strong lats … Read more
The overhead press is a fundamental movement essential to any athlete’s routine who prioritize strength and size. It is a timeless exercise advocated by some of the great natural bodybuilders such as Steve Reeves and a crucial accessory to any Olympic weightlifter’s program. I believe the overhead press is a great exercise that should be … Read more
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
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