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
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
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
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
Key Points If you enjoy reading about our content, you know we’re fans of the squat and deadlift. But can you squat and deadlift on the same day? Although performing both compound movements can be tiring, there are quite a number of benefits. Lifters can break through training plateaus, improve sporting performance, indicate powerlifting capabilities and … Read more
Some links in this article are affiliate links, which means I earn from qualifying purchases.There’s no getting around it. Squatting is a staple full body exercise. It looks easy, but in fact, it requires a complex balance of strength, stability, and mobility.That’s why it’s important to perform squat accessories to improve your strength and technique … Read more
Some links in this article are affiliate links, which means I earn from qualifying purchases.Squatting every day sounds pretty intense.Even dedicated gym goers don’t squat every single day.Most trainers tend to squat between one to three times a week. However, there is benefit in squatting seven days a week.Doing one exercise every day can be … Read more
Some links in this article are affiliate links, which means I earn from qualifying purchases.Squats are often called the king of all exercises and are a tremendous exercise for building strength and muscle. There is an old belief that strength training, or more specifically squats can make you shorter. If we’re talking about kids or young adolescents … Read more
Some links in this article are affiliate links, which means I earn from qualifying purchases.I started my lifting career with the big 3 movements: deadlifts, squats, and bench press. Slowly, I noticed my strength gains increasing but my abs were not developing. I would definitely feel my abs sore on squat days but do they actually … Read more
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