Categories Exercise Comparisons Hip Thrust vs Deadlift: Differences, Pros, Cons Kent NilsonPosted onJanuary 9, 2021January 9, 2021 To build serious lower body strength, lifters often turn to the hip thrust and the deadlift. So, what are the differences between the hip thrust … Continue ReadingHip Thrust vs Deadlift: Differences, Pros, Cons
Categories Exercise Comparisons Sumo Deadlift vs Back Squat: Differences, Pros, Cons Kent NilsonPosted onDecember 14, 2020February 17, 2021 As far as deadlift and squat exercises go, the sumo deadlift and back squat rank near the top of the lift in each category — … Continue ReadingSumo Deadlift vs Back Squat: Differences, Pros, Cons
Categories Exercise Comparisons Eccentric vs Concentric Squat: What’s The Difference? Kent NilsonPosted onDecember 10, 2020January 13, 2021 In your pursuit of strength gain, every tool can have its place — tempo work is no exception. However, many lifters struggle in knowing what … Continue ReadingEccentric vs Concentric Squat: What’s The Difference?
Categories Exercise Comparisons Box Squat vs Back Squat: Differences, Pros, Cons Kent NilsonPosted onDecember 2, 2020December 14, 2020 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
Categories Exercise Comparisons Olympic Squat vs Powerlifting Squat: Differences, Pros, Cons Kent NilsonPosted onNovember 29, 2020January 19, 2021 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
Categories Exercise Comparisons Trap Bar Deadlift vs Front Squat: Differences, Pros, Cons Kent NilsonPosted onNovember 23, 2020January 13, 2021 In the quest for maximizing leg hypertrophy lifters often select the trap bar deadlift and the front squat as their exercises of choice. So, what … Continue ReadingTrap Bar Deadlift vs Front Squat: Differences, Pros, Cons
Categories Exercise Comparisons Zercher Squat vs Front Squat: Differences, Pros, Cons Kent NilsonPosted onNovember 19, 2020February 17, 2021 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
Categories Exercise Comparisons Safety Bar Squat vs Front Squat: Differences, Pros, Cons Kent NilsonPosted onNovember 5, 2020January 13, 2021 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
Categories Exercise Comparisons Pistol Squat vs Shrimp Squat: Differences, Pros, Cons Kent NilsonPosted onOctober 22, 2020February 4, 2021 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
Categories Exercise Comparisons Hack Squat vs Leg Press: Differences, Pros, Cons Kent NilsonPosted onOctober 22, 2020December 21, 2020 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
