High bar squat vs low bar squat: What’s the difference? The following chart explains each squat variation in detail. And the pictures below let you see the differences, visually. High Bar Squat Low Bar Squat Bar Position: On upper trapezius On middle trapezius, and across the top of rear deltoids Grip width: Wide; forearms … Read more
What is weight training tempo? On this page, I’ll explain all you need to know about understanding and using training tempo for lifting weights. Specifically, I’ll discuss the importance of tempo, how to write it and the common tempos commonly prescribed for different training objectives. What Is Weight Training Tempo? Weight training tempo refers to the rhythm of a … Read more
Exercise Name Reverse Band Squat Primary Muscles Glutes Secondary Muscles Calves, Hamstrings, Quadriceps Spinal Erectors Function Strength, Explosiveness Mechanics Compound Force Push Required Equipment Barbell, Bands Ancillary Equipment Power Rack Optional Equipment: Knee Wraps, Weight Lifting Belt Experience Advanced Rep Range 1-5 Tempo 2-0-X-0 Variations Band Squat Alternatives Barbell Squat, Box Squat, Squat with Chains Reverse Band Squat Instructions Note: … Read more
Exercise Name Box Squat Primary Muscles Glutes Secondary Muscles Calves, Hamstrings, Hip Adductors, Quadriceps, Spinal Erectors Function Strength, Explosiveness Mechanics Compound Force Push Required Equipment Barbell Ancillary Equipment Box, Power Rack Optional Equipment: Knee Wraps, Weight Lifting Belt Experience Intermediate Rep Range 3-12 Tempo 2-1-X-0 Variations High Box Squat, Low Box Squat Alternatives Squat with Chains, Band Squat, Reverse Band Squat Box … Read more
Exercise Name Squat with Chains Also Called Chain Squat Primary Muscles Quadriceps Secondary Muscles Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Hip Adductors, Spinal Erectors Function Strength, Explosiveness Mechanics Compound Force Push Required Equipment Barbell, Chains Ancillary Equipment Power rack Optional Equipment Knee Wraps, Weight Lifting Belt Experience Advanced Rep Range 1-5 Tempo 2-0-X-0 Variations Sumo Squat with Chains Alternatives Band Squat, Reverse Band … Read more
Exercise Name Close Grip Bench Press Also Called Narrow Grip Bench Press Primary Muscles Triceps Secondary Muscles Front Deltoids, Chest Function Strength Mechanics Compound Force Push Required Equipment Barbell, Weight Bench (with uprights or inside a power rack) Experience Beginner Rep Range 5-12 Tempo 1-0-1-0 Variations Incline Close Grip Bench Press Alternatives Triceps Dip, Rack Lockout, Board Press, … Read more
Exercise Name Deadlift Primary Muscles Spinal Erectors Secondary Muscles Back, Calves, Forearms, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps Function Strength Mechanics Compound Force Pull Required Equipment Barbell Optional Equipment Weight Jack, Chalk, Wrist Straps, Weight Lifting Belt Experience Beginner Rep Range 3-8 Tempo 2-0-X-0 Variations Stiff Leg Deadlift, Romanian Deadlift, Trap Bar Deadlift, Sumo Deadlift, Unilateral Deadlift Alternatives Good Morning, Glute Ham Raise, … Read more
Exercise Name Barbell Front Squat (with clean grip) Also Called Olympic Front Squat Primary Muscles Quadriceps Secondary Muscles Calves, Spinal Erectors, Glutes, Hamstrings Function Strength Mechanics Compound Force Push Required Equipment Barbell, Power Rack Optional Equipment Knee Wraps, Weight Lifting Belt Experience Intermediate Rep Range 3-12 Tempo 2-0-1-0 Variations Front Squat (Cross-Armed Grip), Front Squat to Press, Dumbbell … Read more
Exercise Name Power Clean Primary Muscles Shoulders, Trapezius, Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves Secondary Muscles Back, Forearms, Quadriceps Function Explosiveness Mechanics Compound Force Pull Required Equipment Barbell Optional Equipment Chalk, Lifting Straps Experience Beginner Rep Range 1-5 Tempo 1-0-X-1 Variations Hang Power Clean, Power Clean and Push Press Alternatives Deadlift, High Pull, Power High Pull, Hang Clean, Clean and Jerk, Clean and Press, … Read more
Exercise Name Triceps Dip Primary Muscles Triceps Secondary Muscles Chest, Shoulders Function Strength Mechanics Compound Force Push Required Equipment Bodyweight, Dip Station Optional Equipment Dip Belt + Added Weight Experience Beginner Rep Range 6-12 Tempo 1-0-1-0 Variations Chest Dip, Assisted Dip, Weighted Dip, Bench Dip Alternatives Bench Press, Close Grip Bench Press, Push Up Triceps Dip Instructions Note: … Read more