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
We cannot deny that the wall ball is one impressive exercise. It is practically a combination of cardiovascular exercise and resistance training. You are working so many muscles of the upper and lower body, as well as burning dozens on top of dozens of calories per set. The wall ball is a great exercise and … 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
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
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
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
Having a good understanding of different exercises can make your workout program so much more versatile and fun. So where do good mornings vs deadlifts compare and how are the different? So what are the factors to consider when comparing good mornings vs deadlifts? Overall, the deadlift is a vertical pull movement where as good mornings … 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
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