Categories Exercise Comparisons Romanian Deadlift vs Stiff Leg Deadlift: Which is Better? Jake Woodruff (MS, S&C Coach)Posted onApril 19, 2024April 19, 2024 Two popular deadlift variations that all gym goers can use to strengthen the hamstrings and glutes are the Romanian deadlift (RDL) and the stiff leg … Continue ReadingRomanian Deadlift vs Stiff Leg Deadlift: Which is Better?
Categories Exercise Comparisons Hammer Curls vs Bicep Curls: Differences, Pros, Cons Adam GardnerPosted onMarch 14, 2024March 21, 2024 Hammer curls and bicep curls differ in grip and muscles worked. In my years of coaching and personally chasing bigger, stronger arms as a powerlifter, … Continue ReadingHammer Curls vs Bicep Curls: Differences, Pros, Cons
Categories Exercise Comparisons Leg Press vs Squat: Differences, Pros, & Cons Avi SilverbergPosted onMay 5, 2023December 15, 2023 If building muscle and strength in your legs is your goal, both the leg press and barbell squat have their time and place in your … Continue ReadingLeg Press vs Squat: Differences, Pros, & Cons
Categories Exercise Comparisons Deadlift vs Squat: Differences, Pros, & Cons Joseph LuceroPosted onMarch 28, 2023January 3, 2024 Two of the most common movements in any program are the deadlift and squat. Many believe they are the same type of movement. However, they … Continue ReadingDeadlift vs Squat: Differences, Pros, & Cons
Categories Exercise Comparisons Arnold Press vs. Shoulder Press: Differences, Pros, Cons Jace FuchsPosted onMarch 4, 2023October 26, 2023 The Arnold press is a fantastic shoulder exercise, and like other shoulder presses, it can be a staple in any solid training program. With most … Continue ReadingArnold Press vs. Shoulder Press: Differences, Pros, Cons
Categories Exercise Comparisons Trap Bar Deadlifts vs Squats: Front & Back (Pros, Cons, Differences) Kent NilsonPosted onFebruary 20, 2023January 17, 2024 Trap bar deadlifts, back squats, and front squats are always in the mix when taking your leg training to the next level. But how do … Continue ReadingTrap Bar Deadlifts vs Squats: Front & Back (Pros, Cons, Differences)
Categories Exercise Comparisons Front Squat vs Back Squat: Pros, Cons, & Differences Kurtis AckermanPosted onFebruary 19, 2023January 23, 2024 The front squat and back squat might seem like they’re interchangeable, but they have some important differences and specific applications! So what are the differences … Continue ReadingFront Squat vs Back Squat: Pros, Cons, & Differences
Categories Exercise Comparisons Deadlift Technique Trap Bar Deadlift vs. Conventional: Differences, Pros, Cons Mauro Castillo and Derek ReaschPosted onFebruary 15, 2023April 23, 2024 I’ve successfully implemented both in my athletes’ training, but you must understand key movement differences to make the right choice. By the end of this … Continue ReadingTrap Bar Deadlift vs. Conventional: Differences, Pros, Cons
Categories Exercise Comparisons Powerlifting vs Olympic Lifting: Differences, Pros, Cons Richard Schuller and Jake Woodruff (MS, S&C Coach)Posted onJanuary 29, 2023February 26, 2024 Powerlifting and Olympic lifting both involve intense whole-body training using multi-joint lifts. However, each sport has certain aspects that set the two apart. As a … Continue ReadingPowerlifting vs Olympic Lifting: Differences, Pros, Cons
Categories Exercise Comparisons Push Press vs. Overhead Press: Differences, Pros, and Cons Adam GardnerPosted onJanuary 5, 2023November 14, 2023 To the untrained eye, the push press and overhead press may look like the same lift. Some even use the names interchangeably, thinking it’s the … Continue ReadingPush Press vs. Overhead Press: Differences, Pros, and Cons