A common source of confusion in developing strength and/or building muscle for the lower body is deciding between box squats and regular (back) squats. So, … Continue ReadingBox Squat vs Back Squat: Differences, Pros, Cons

When it comes to squatting, there’s no greater debate than trying to figure out which back squat variation is better: olympic squats or powerlifting squats? … Continue ReadingOlympic Squat vs Powerlifting Squat: Differences, Pros, Cons

When lifters seek to build their quads without having to lift maximally, they often turn to the zercher squat and front squat. So, what are … Continue ReadingZercher Squat vs Front Squat: Differences, Pros, Cons

When lifters want a break from the regular back squat or they’re a competitive strength athlete, they often turn their attention to the safety bar … Continue ReadingSafety Bar Squat vs Front Squat: Differences, Pros, Cons

While the pistol squat and shrimp squat are more commonly seen in Crossfit boxes and amongst calisthenics practitioners, it’s not abnormal to see them performed … Continue ReadingPistol Squat vs Shrimp Squat: Differences, Pros, Cons

Pop your head into any commercial gym, and you’ll almost certainly see lifters developing their legs using the hack squat and the leg press.  So, … Continue ReadingHack Squat vs Leg Press: Differences, Pros, Cons