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Don’t Neglect This Strength-Building Move
The ability to press, stabilize, and move with weight over your head is an integral part of optimizing your training. Strength...
Iron Man MagazineOctober 13, 2015 -
How To Master The Front Squat
Squat. Squat. Squat. There are few movements that activate the nervous system, recruit muscle fibers, and build structural integrity like the...
Iron Man MagazineOctober 12, 2015 -
6 Crucial Leg Thrashers You Haven’t Tried
While training methodology will always continue to evolve, two “truths” continue to remain apparent. First, properly programmed, high-frequency weight lifting will...
Iron Man MagazineSeptember 30, 2015 -
How To Do Dumbbell Front Squat
Hold two dumbbells or kettlebells in the “rack position” (chest height under the chin). Take a slightly wider-than-shoulder-width foot position with...
Iron Man MagazineSeptember 18, 2015 -
Best Hormone Booster: Squat or Leg Press?
Which are better: free weight exercises or machine exercises? Aaron Shaner and colleagues investigated the effects of using a multi-joint free...
Iron Man MagazineSeptember 8, 2015 -
Free Weight Exercises Or Machine Exercises?
Aaron Shaner and colleagues investigated the effects of using a multi-joint free weight leg exercise versus a multi-joint machine leg exercise...
Iron Man MagazineAugust 5, 2015 -
Leg Training P/RR/S Style
Q: I am currently using your Hybrid-Power/Rep Range/Shock training at home with extremely limited equipment—a flat bench with leg extension/leg curl,...
Eric BroserJune 28, 2015 -
Brignole’s Best Exercises for Training Legs
Last month Brignole discussed his strategies for working the shoulders. In this final installment he identifies the best exercises for training...
Doug BrignoleJanuary 14, 2015 -
Calf Quest
Q: I’m confused. How many muscles are in the calves? Can you explain the different calf muscles and the best exercises...
Stuart McRobertAugust 4, 2014 -
Calf Combustion
Sometimes it takes your favorite machine to be broken to discover an exercise that can trigger new growth. In my case...
Steve HolmanMay 28, 2014 -
Q&A: Quads vs. Thighs and Full vs. Partial Deadlifts
Q: Is there a difference between the “thighs” and the “quads”? A: Yes. The thigh includes the quadriceps femoris, or quads, but the...
Iron Man MagazineMarch 30, 2014 -
Back Pain And Leg-Mass Gains
Q: I have good form on the squat, but I often strain my lower back on it. As a result I...
Charles PoliquinDecember 24, 2013 -
Complete Hamstring Development
Q: Rather than doing full squats, couldn’t I just add a few sets of leg curls to ensure complete hamstring development?...
Charles PoliquinOctober 28, 2013 -
Building Strong Lumbars
Last month I stated the many reasons that it’s so important for every strength athlete to have a strong set of...
Bill StarrAugust 22, 2013 -
Serious Size: Rep Range
Q: During a bulking stage, what rep range should I use for squats in order to put some serious size on...
John HansenJuly 22, 2013