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Here you'll find comparisons of popular exercises. If you've ever wondered if a particular type of curl will help you build bigger biceps or how a hack squat differs from the leg press, you'll find your answers here.
For each exercise, we outline the pros & cons, where one may make sense over the other, and which will help you reach your fitness goals.
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Are you looking for an effective lower body exercise to build size and muscle mass?
Do you want to even out muscle imbalances between your right and left leg, but aren’t sure how?
Are you wondering whether the split squat or the lunge is best for your goals, or unsure of the difference between the two?
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We’ve all seen those memes that show a guy or girl with a big upper body and tiny legs, which doesn’t look very appealing. That just goes to show… you shouldn’t skip leg day.
Not only do well-defined legs stand out, but they’re also crucial for building a solid foundation. A stronger lower body enables you to perform a wide variety of movements inside and outside of the gym.
Fortunately, there are several exercises you can utilize to build bigger and stronger legs. Two of the most popular leg exercises are the leg press and hack squat.
If you’ve ever wondered which exercise is better for leg development, then this article is for you!
[Read more…] By Heather Jacques
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Whether you’re looking to pack on muscle mass or build strength, the deadlift is a great exercise to add to your routine.
There are many deadlift variations though, so it can be difficult to decide which one is best for your goals, equipment, etc.
Two of the most popular deadlift variations are conventional deadlifts, also known as traditional deadlifts, and Romanian deadlifts, also known as an “RDL.”
[Read more…] By Emma Lennon
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Do you want to build a stronger back, but aren’t sure which movements will be most effective? Pendlay rows and barbell rows both recruit the muscles of the posterior chain.
Pendlay rows and barbell rows have similarities, but also some important differences.
Which one is best for building muscle?
Which variation generates more power?
Which row should you include in your program to meet your needs?
We’ll go over the key features of the Pendlay row and the barbell row, and which one you should be using.
[Read more…] By Heather Jacques
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There are a lot of bicep curl variations.
During any given training session at the gym, you’ll probably need at least two hands to count all of the different types of curls being performed.
Today we’ll be looking at two popular curl variations: the classic dumbbell bicep curl and the hammer curl.
[Read more…] By Kyle Risley
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The main difference between a seated and lying leg curl is the amount of hip flexion. The lying leg curl has less hip flexion than the seated leg curl, which results in less muscle activation in the hamstrings. This makes the lying leg curl slightly less effective for hamstring hypertrophy.
The seated leg curl and the lying leg curl is that the seated leg curl loads the hamstring in a longer state. This makes the seated leg curl more effective at activating the hamstring muscles and increasing their size. Both exercises are equally effective at building hamstring strength.
Have you been researching assistance exercises for the hamstrings, but you’re not sure which one to pick?
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