Barbell Box Squats
The squat movement pattern is key for developing lower body strength, and one of our favorite squat variations is the Barbell Box Squat. The primary movements involved are knee flexion (bending), knee extension (straightening) and hip flexion/extension. The major muscles groups involved include the glutes, adductors, and quadriceps. There are also many muscles that play […]
Goblet Squats
The first type of squat I teach my patients is called the goblet squat. The goblet squat is named as such because it looks like you’re holding a goblet. Duh. It was invented by a really cool guy and smart coach named Dan John. The goblet squat is a great squat exercise if you: Have only […]
Dumbbell Deadlifts
Deadlifts are one of the BIG 3 (bench, squat, and deadlifts) exercises everyone says you HAVE to do if you’re lifting weights. I don’t necessarily agree with that, BUT I do think deadlifts are a great exercise for functionality, strength, and of course looking better. The exercise works your backside including your butt (glutes) and legs […]
Bulgarian Split Squats
When I hurt my back doing front squats, I needed some exercises to hit my legs hard without putting pressure on my lower back. Split squats were the answer! Rear foot elevated split squats (Bulgarian split squats) are a variation that will really get your legs burning. Split squats can build your quads and glutes […]