Legs

Q: I really suck at the glute/ham raise. Any tips on how I can improve my performance? A: Because the hamstrings...

The inner/outer-thigh—a.k.a. adductor/abductor—machine is the result of too many trainees overstretching and spraining knee ligaments by using cables attached to their...

When performing back extensions, extend your trunk no higher than parallel to the floor. To increase resistance, place a loaded barbell...

Q: I’ve been a P/RR/S user for many years and recently tried your Fiber Damage/Fiber Saturation program. I love it. It’s...

Q: I will get right to the point: My calves stink. They refuse to grow. I think I’ve tried everything, but...

Q: Do you have a great workout for bringing up my quads and hamstrings? I can front-squat bodyweight and back-squat 50...

Q: Any tips on calf training? I do calves first in my workouts, which helps, but my progress is slow. A:...

Q: Are 20-rep breathing squats effective for building muscle mass and strength? A: Short answer: Yes. I say that because the...

Recently, I fulfilled a dream of nearly two decades by crossing the Atlantic Ocean to Birmingham, England, to train legs with...

Q: What’s your opinion of straight-leg deadlifts? A: It depends on what you mean by “straight.” If you’re talking about having...

Q: I’m a 41-year-old female. I’m 5’4” and weigh 113 pounds. My goal is to put on more muscle. I’ve been...

Without a base of muscular endurance a beginner would find it difficult to put the necessary effort into GVT to get...

Although I was obviously overtraining, I still gained 20 pounds of muscle in that first year. I was only 135 pounds...

Q: I’m following the arm-specialization programs in your e-book X-traordinary Arms. I like starting my biceps workout with cable curls, as...

The basic exercises use several muscle groups in the execution of a movement. By involving multiple muscle groups, you stimulate more...