The Barbell Reverse Lunge is one of my favorite single-leg movements to incorporate into almost any training program. When compared to regular Barbell Lunges, Reverse Lunges make it easier to keep the torso upright, weight distributed toward the heel of the lead leg and take pressure off the front knee. (See why I like them?)…
The Bulgarian Split Squat (also called a Rear Foot Elevated Lunge) is an excellent single-leg movement to incorporate into your strength and conditioning program. By elevating the rear foot off the ground, the lifter can focus more of the effort (isolating basically) on the lead leg. In this guide, I’m going to teach you how…
The Reverse Overhead Lunge is a slightly more technical version of the popular Barbell Lunge. Instead of placing the bar on the back like a back squat, the bar is held overhead in the same position as an overhead squat. Holding the bar overhead adds an element of shoulder stability during the movement as well…
Dumbbell lunges are a popular lower-body exercise that can help to strengthen the legs, glutes, and core muscles. They are a versatile movement that can be easily incorporated into any workout routine, whether you are just starting out or are an experienced lifter. In this article, I will discuss the benefits of Dumbbell Lunges, the…
The Barbell Lunge is one of the best single-leg movements that one can do in the weight room. In this guide, I’m going to teach you how to properly do Barbell Lunges, what the benefits are along with a few alternatives in case you need them. How To Barbell Lunge Equipment Needed Barbell Bumper Plates…
Pistol Squats are an extremely challenging single-leg exercise that requires a great amount of strength and mobility. Most athletes will begin with an easier variation (squatting down to a box or bench) and then progress toward a full pistol squat. In this guide, I’m going to teach you how to do a pistol squat, a…
The back squat is an essential part of any strength and conditioning program, and helps athletes with full body strength, power and hypertrophy. Classically, the back squat has been associated with strength, power, and collision sports such as powerlifting and football, but has also been shown to improve performance in most sporting contexts, even in…
The RDL, or Romanian deadlift, is a lower-body exercise that predominantly focuses on the posterior chain. Romanian deadlifts are often referred to as a stiff legged deadlift, or straight leg deadlift, because they are very similar to a conventional deadlift just with minimal knee flexion. The Barbell RDL, along with Single Leg RDLs are two…