Category Archives: Squats

Top 10 Exercises to Achieve an Athletic Build

Posted on March 15, 2013 by EdR

An athletic build is desired by many, it is similar to that of a bodybuilder but they are not the same. While a bodybuilder is built for size and strength an athletes body is built for power, speed, quickness, explosiveness … Continue reading →

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4 Stronger Squat Exercises

Posted on March 11, 2013 by EdR

by Todd Bumgardner – 3/7/2013  I’m not an incredible squatter. On a spectrum of squatting proficiency, I’d fall somewhere at the far end of average, just before the transition into good.However, lest you’re wondering if there’s even any point in … Continue reading →

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Dumbbells For Massive Legs

Posted on October 15, 2012 by EdR

by Allen Hedrick – 10/12/2012 Exercise, including resistance training, acts as a stress on the body. We’re accustomed to thinking of stress as a negative, but when it comes to training, stress applied in the correct doses is a good … Continue reading →

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Heavy Lessons

Posted on June 6, 2012 by EdR

by Charles Staley – 6/04/2012 Those who know me from my seminars or my writings know that I’m a huge proponent of the Olympic lifts. Sure, I’ve written about the power lifts, and have coached several powerlifters, but I’ve never … Continue reading →

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The Contreras Files: Volume I

Posted on December 14, 2011 by EdR

Volume I by Bret Contreras – 12/07/2011 To say I’m a workaholic is like saying Tiger Woods has commitment issues. Through all the lifting, training, reading, and researching that I do, I’m constantly being exposed to and coming up with … Continue reading →

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The New Science on Squatting and the TRUTH About Assessing and Teaching the Squat – Interview w/ Dr.Mark McKean � Nick Tumminello Fitness | Baltimore MD Personal Trainer | Sports Performance & Bodybuilding

Posted on May 7, 2011 by EdR

The TRUTH About Squating – Interview with Dr. Mark McKean Who are you and why should we listen to you? I started my career as a physical education teacher and taught high school PE for just over 3 years extending … Continue reading →

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Two Kinds of Squats You’re Not Doing

Posted on January 26, 2010 by EdR

by Lee BoyceSo, you’ve been experimenting with your leg workouts by changing your rep schemes here and there and varying your exercise selection. Good to hear.The good news? You’ve seen some results.The bad news? You’ve seen some results.They could be even better. … Continue reading →

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