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Category: Exercise Comparisons

Hip Thrust vs Deadlift: Differences, Pros, Cons
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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

Sumo Deadlift vs Back Squat:  Differences, Pros, Cons
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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

Eccentric vs Concentric Squat: What’s The Difference?
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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?

Box Squat vs Back Squat: Differences, Pros, Cons
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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

Olympic Squat vs Powerlifting Squat: Differences, Pros, Cons
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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

Trap Bar Deadlift vs Front Squat: Differences, Pros, Cons
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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

Zercher Squat vs Front Squat: Differences, Pros, Cons
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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

Safety Bar Squat vs Front Squat: Differences, Pros, Cons
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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

Pistol Squat vs Shrimp Squat: Differences, Pros, Cons
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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

Hack Squat vs Leg Press: Differences, Pros, Cons
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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

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