Categories Exercise Comparisons Bulgarian Split Squat vs Lunge: Differences, Pros, Cons Amanda DvorakPosted onDecember 8, 2021January 17, 2024 The Bulgarian split squat and the lunge are two fantastic lower body exercises that work the quads, glutes, hips, and hamstrings. However, there are certain … Continue ReadingBulgarian Split Squat vs Lunge: Differences, Pros, Cons
Categories Exercise Comparisons Glute Ham Raise vs Nordic Curl: Differences, Pros, Cons Javad BakhshinejadPosted onOctober 11, 2021January 18, 2024 The glute ham raise and the nordic curl are great for maximizing hamstring muscle activation, and depending on experience level and available equipment, there are … Continue ReadingGlute Ham Raise vs Nordic Curl: Differences, Pros, Cons
Categories Exercise Comparisons Step Ups vs Squats: Differences, Pros, Cons Javad BakhshinejadPosted onOctober 7, 2021November 14, 2023 Squats and step ups are commonly used within the same lower body routine, and even sometimes interchangeably. However, the context in which we would incorporate … Continue ReadingStep Ups vs Squats: Differences, Pros, Cons
Categories Exercise Comparisons Dips vs Decline Bench Press: Pros, Cons, Which Is Better? Javad BakhshinejadPosted onAugust 20, 2021January 3, 2024 When it comes to increasing pressing ability or chest development, the dip and the decline bench press are exercises that I implement regularly into my … Continue ReadingDips vs Decline Bench Press: Pros, Cons, Which Is Better?
Categories Exercise Comparisons Leg Extension vs Leg Curl: Differences, Pros, Cons Javad BakhshinejadPosted onAugust 6, 2021December 25, 2023 While leg extensions and leg curls can both be used to strengthen and build the muscles of the leg, depending on your weaknesses, I would … Continue ReadingLeg Extension vs Leg Curl: Differences, Pros, Cons
Categories Exercise Comparisons Pendlay Row vs Barbell Row: Differences, Pros, Cons Javad BakhshinejadPosted onJuly 17, 2021September 13, 2023 The Pendlay row and barbell row contribute to the upper back’s development. But there are minor differences in muscles worked and time under tension. So, … Continue ReadingPendlay Row vs Barbell Row: Differences, Pros, Cons
Categories Exercise Comparisons Good Morning vs Romanian Deadlift: Differences, Pros, Cons Carli DillenPosted onJuly 17, 2021March 15, 2024 Powerlifters and bodybuilders use the Good Morning and Romanian Deadlift (RDL) to build strength and mass in the posterior chain muscles (hamstrings, glutes, erectors) and … Continue ReadingGood Morning vs Romanian Deadlift: Differences, Pros, Cons
Categories Exercise Comparisons Overhead Press Technique Bench Press vs Overhead Press: Differences, Pros, Cons Carli DillenPosted onJuly 14, 2021January 3, 2024 The bench press and overhead press are both pressing movements that build strength and muscle in the upper body. So what is the major difference … Continue ReadingBench Press vs Overhead Press: Differences, Pros, Cons
Categories Exercise Comparisons T-Bar Row vs Barbell Row: Differences, Pros, Cons Avi SilverbergPosted onMay 11, 2021July 29, 2022 The t-bar row and barbell row are both useful exercises to incorporate into your back training, especially as compound exercises to build both strength and … Continue ReadingT-Bar Row vs Barbell Row: Differences, Pros, Cons
Categories Exercise Comparisons Kettlebell 1 Arm vs 2 Arm Kettlebell Swing: Pros, Cons, Which Is Best? Amanda ParkerPosted onApril 28, 2021November 2, 2023 When I started lifting I used the 2 arm kettlebell swing to help strengthen my deadlift lockout (because I could go heavier). But after further … Continue Reading1 Arm vs 2 Arm Kettlebell Swing: Pros, Cons, Which Is Best?