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?
Categories Exercise Comparisons Floor Press vs Bench Press: Differences, Pros, Cons Kent NilsonPosted onMarch 21, 2021May 11, 2022 It’s well known that the bench press is one of the best upper body exercises to build muscle and strength. Although the floor press is … Continue ReadingFloor Press vs Bench Press: Differences, Pros, Cons
Categories Exercise Comparisons Hip Thrust vs Deadlift: Differences, Pros, Cons Kent NilsonPosted onJanuary 9, 2021February 17, 2022 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, 2020January 17, 2024 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, 2020November 2, 2023 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, 2020January 20, 2024 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 20, 2024 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 Zercher Squat vs Front Squat: Differences, Pros, Cons Kent NilsonPosted onNovember 19, 2020January 15, 2024 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 17, 2024 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, 2020December 8, 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