Tip: The Most Brutal Smith Machine Exercise
Want big, nasty quads? Do this exercise. Is it functional? Yes, it functions to build big, nasty quads.
August 8
Tip: The Front-Squat Iso Hold
This exercise will boost your front squat strength and improve your form. If you can hold for more than 30 seconds with 135 pounds, you're awesome.
August 6
Tip: Tabata Front Squats
In this variation of the Tabata method, do 20 seconds of front squats, rest 10 seconds, and repeat 8 times. Good luck!
Hot Debate: Which Squat is Best?
Everyone's got an opinion on squats. And now that partials are in the spotlight thanks to Lebron James, there's more confusion. Let's clear it up.
August 5
Tip: The 50-Rep Front Squat Challenge
Aim to complete 50 reps in four minutes, breaking up the sets and rest periods as needed. Work up to using your bodyweight on the bar.
August 1
Tip: Use This for Perfect Squat Depth
This common gym implement will keep your squats honest by ensuring full range of motion on every rep.
July 19
Tip: The Bodyweight Squat Test
There are a lot of strength tests out there, many unrealistic. But here's one that you and everyone else should be able to pass.
July 17
Tip: Squat Like a CAT
Use this training method to perfect your technique and build explosiveness out of the hole.
July 2
Uncomplicated Barbell Strength
Want to boost your big three? Use CAT squats, T-shirt benches, and paused deads. Here's how.
June 27
Tip: The Case for Smith Machine Squats
If your main goal is building big quads, then it's perfectly fine (and perfectly safe) to use the Smith machine. Here's why.
June 25
Tip: The One Lift to Focus On
Want to build full-body strength? Do this lift twice per week.
May 30
Tip: Do This Medball Exercise Before Squats
Get your central nervous system ready for heavy squats by doing this simple exercise first.
Tip: Choose Your Own Squat
You have permission to do any type of squat that feels right to you, no matter what the squat Nazis say. Here's why.
May 29
Tip: Bad Ankles, Bad Squat?
What are your ankles doing when you squat? It's important. Here's why.
May 28
Tip: Explode, Then Squat
Do this explosive movement before barbell squats and you'll lift more weight.
May 25
Tip: In Defense of the Partial Squat
Think full range of motion is the only right way to squat? This may change your mind.
May 24
Tip: Two Squat Variations You Need to Try
Squat multiple times per week for best results, but be smart about it with these load and style variations.
May 23
Tip: Are You Squat-Focused or Hinge-Focused?
Take this quick test to find out. The result will determine how you should best train work capacity.
May 22
Tip: Solid Walk-Out, Solid Squat
Five things to pay attention to before you do your first rep.
May 21
Tip: One Method to Fix Your Squat
There's a lot to pay attention to when you squat, but one training method gets everything working correctly. Check it out.