Knee valgus or a valgus twitch in the squat refers to the inward collapse of the knees during a squat exercise. It is a common movement pattern deviation seen in many individuals, especially when performing deep squats or when lifting heavy loads. Continue reading Knee Valgus and Valgus Twitch in the Squat
The bench press is a fantastic upper body movement. Everyone should train this movement at some point in their life to build strength, muscle and athleticism. This blog will cover the muscles worked in the bench press. Continue reading Muscles Worked in the Bench Press
The squat is a hugely beneficial exercise that trains a ton of muscle groups at once. This article is a guide to muscles worked in the squat plus some common squat variations.
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Do you need an alternative to deadlifts? Continue reading Alternative to Deadlifts from the Floor: 12 Exercises to Use
The back squat is the king of all exercises, but that does not mean that other exercises can not share the throne from time to time! There are some good alternatives to squat besides the back squat itself. Continue reading Alternatives to Squat: 11 Back Squat Alternatives
The Bench Press is a great exercise for upper body strength and size. It’s also a favorite of gym goers everywhere. However, it’s not the only option for upper body press training. So if you can’t or don’t want to bench press, here are 10 bench press alternatives. Continue reading 10 Bench Press Alternatives to Build a Wicked Strong Upper Body
The Trap Bar Deadlift is an excellent and underused deadlift variation. Continue reading Try the Trap Bar Deadlift for Size and Strength
How Long is a Powerlifting Meet? Regardless of the federation (USAPL, USPA, others) you choose to compete in, powerlifting meets generally take between 6 and 10 hours. A small, local meet can sometimes be about six hours, but large meets can take all day. Continue reading How Long is a Powerlifting Meet?
This article is a guide to the weight classes in the USPA. Continue reading USPA Weight Classes
The Smolov Squat Program is an extremely intense 13 week program that is designed to help you bust through squat plateaus. Continue reading Smolov Squat Program Review: Is this Program Right for You?
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