Quads

Dumbbell squat jumps are an effective plyometric exercise for building explosive power in your legs.  Strengthening your lower body is crucial, and squats are one...

The 45 deg leg press allows you to push heavier loads than the machine leg press.  Many athletes approach leg day with trepidation due to...

The shark pit squat effectively engages the lower body muscles without placing excessive load on the spine.  The squat is a highly functional exercise that...

Step up lunges improve your stability and quad and glute strength unilaterally.  Step ups are unilateral exercises that effectively strengthen your legs, focusing on sculpting...

Speed squats are done with lighter weights and more reps at a fast tempo.   Squats are a fundamental functional exercise that enhances core strength, form,...

The belt squat front-loads the quads more, placing less stress on your lower back than back squats.  Squats are a fundamental movement that dramatically improves...

The dragon squat takes the pistol squat up a level.  Experts widely regard the dragon squat - a step up from the shrimp squat and...

The outer quads are essential in showing off the aesthetics of a bodybuilder’s lower body.  Research indicates that leg training stimulates the release of growth...

The sled pull is an excellent way to improve your posterior chain’s strength, power, and conditioning.  Including the sled pull in your training repertoire is...

Build Thunder Thighs With Smith Machine Squats Smith Machine utilization is often looked down upon amongst the standard “gym bros.” But, when you dive into...