If bodybuilders were asked to choose their all-time favourite exercise in terms of effectiveness, most true bodybuilders such as Brad Castleberry would choose some variant of the squat. Squats are fantastic for building muscle in the lower body, while helping to strengthen the core and promote functional strength in the process. But did you know that there are many different versions of the squat, […]
This isolation exercise can help you be a quadrosaurus. Bodybuilding was introduced to truly massive quads by Tom Platz. Since Platz’s day, the expectations for leg development are truly on another level. Skipping leg day is not an option. There are many good options for hitting the quads, but the one that isolates them to the greatest extent is leg extension. It’s also the exercise that allows full activation […]
Ask 100 bodybuilders which exercise they’d do if they could only do one, and 99 would tell you the squat—and the other one probably has chronic knee issues. There’s little doubt that the squat is the king of all exercises, because it adds mass to your thighs and glutes, as well as all over your body via a systemic response to this most difficult of exercises. […]
Kai Greene rolls on monster-truck wheels. He’s built them with his signature, unbreakable mind-muscle connection. This Q&A reveals old-dog training with new-school red boots. Kai Greene’s leg workout was like a symphony. Not a classical symphony like a work by Beethoven or Mozart, but rather a symphony of organized confusion filled with dissonance and fury. […]
Three exercises to pack size on your legs. Begin with leg extensions to warm up the thighs for the heavy-duty compound movements to come. Most people make the mistake of starting their leg routine with squats, which ends up placing too much pressure on the knees. Another important thing to remember is to never rush […]
Calves must be the most widely controversial muscle group to train, aside maybe from abs. Discussions range from training heavy versus light, to high reps versus low reps, to what volume and frequency are appropriate for working them. As you probably know, I have strong opinions on training calves. And while others may disagree with […]
Don’t let your legs languish anymore. Instead, return to the glorious days of old with these low-tech, free-weight squats that define hardcore leg training. If you’re tired of doing traditional squats and are looking for a way to increase your power and poundage, drop your leg routine in favor of this workout, comprised of old-time […]
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