Half squats are thought to be a gym sin carried out by either weak or lazy squatters that can’t or don’t want to hit depth. Full-depth squats are indeed ideal for building leg
Well-developed traps don’t only make you look jacked. They also play a crucial role in deadlifting, squatting, carrying, and in the Olympic lifts. The shrug is an excellent exercise for building the traps.
The snatch is a pure expression of power. You drive a loaded barbell from the floor and use your hips to bring the bar overhead as you squat underneath it. To do the
Pressing weight overhead is a surefire way to increase overhead strength, add more mass to your deltoids, and reinforce shoulder mobility. None of that is new news. The more pressing question becomes which
The suitcase deadlift — where you perform a deadlift with one side of your body loaded — is more useful than you may think. First, think about how often you carry something in
The single-arm dumbbell row is one of those exercises that won’t go out of style. It’s simple as heck to do — you literally kneel on a bench and row your arm to
Perfecting the snatch takes time, dedication, and a highly detailed approach to addressing technical faults and weaknesses. One exercise that can drastically enhance a weightlifter’s, CrossFit athlete’s, and general snatch enthusiast’s snatchability is
Everyone probably should be squatting, but not every squat is right for everyone. Back squats can compress the spine and, over time, lead to potential injuries. Thrusters may be too intense for some
Big legs serve two primary purposes: First, they prevent you from looking like a pair of pecs on stilts. Second, they support the massive weights that strength athletes like powerlifters are known for
The Jefferson squat is a unique squat variation that can increase leg strength, size, core stability, and build power in multiple planes of movement. Named after circus strongman Charles Jefferson (1863-1911), the Jefferson
