LEG TRAINING

We’ve covered how to eliminate deadlifts and lower back pain, but are squats bad for your lower back? Well, yes and no. If you have no underlying lower back issues and perform them using the correct technique, squats are not...

Nothing ruins the joy of working out more than nagging joint pain. Not only is it physically uncomfortable, but it often stalls progression by preventing you from training at peak performance. The knee joint is an area that very commonly...

Although squats aren’t necessary in order to build your lower body effectively, they are still the most productive exercise overall when it comes to building up your leg size and strength as efficiently as possible. In other words, if you...

Do squats and deadlifts increase testosterone levels? This “old-school” bodybuilding concept has been around for quite some time and goes something like this: Squats and deadlifts are two of the most challenging exercises you can perform in the gym and train...

Afraid that squats or deadlifts will thicken your waist? When it comes to achieving a lean and “aesthetic” looking physique, maintaining a slim waistline is obviously an important part of the equation. Although squats and deadlifts are regarded as two...

QUESTION: Are squats necessary to build big legs, or is it possible to achieve an impressive lower body using alternative exercises? ANSWER: Despite the “hardcore” bodybuilding mentality that often treats squats as the “be-all-end-all” of effective lower body development, the reality is that it IS...