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Build Massive Legs with Trap Bar Bulgarian Squats

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Build Massive Legs with Trap Bar Bulgarian Squats

Although the trap bar can be can be used for squats, deadlifts, chest presses, overhead presses, bent over rows, pullups, squat jumps, and even lunges, Bulgarian Squats are one of the most brutal variations that crush the entire lower body.  

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Master Your Lower Body Mechanics with This Lunge

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Master Your Lower Body Mechanics with This Lunge

If you're looking for a method to improve your lower body mechanics try this eccentric isometric lunge as shown here by NFL superstar DeAngelo Hall.  The impact this has on running mechanics and athletic performance is significant. 

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Combine These Squats for Ultimate Leg Development

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Combine These Squats for Ultimate Leg Development

The goblet squat is a great lower body exercise but oftentimes the upper body ends up being the limiting factor.  As a result the lower body doesn’t always get taxed as intensely.  Here's a simple solution.

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Fix Your Lunge With The Anti-Sliding Split Squat

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Fix Your Lunge With The Anti-Sliding Split Squat

The anti-sliding lunge is a quick and incredibly effective method for cleaning up your lunge and split squat mechanics literally within seconds.  In fact, there are 5 reasons why this lunge is so effective not to mention the strength benefits.

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Squat-Stance Deadlifts for Strength, Size, and Performance

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Squat-Stance Deadlifts for Strength, Size, and Performance

The squat-stance deadlift is my go-to deadlift variation not only for my pro and collegiate athletes but also for my bodybuilders, powerlifters, and general populations clients.  That's because it's ideal for strength, size, and performance. 

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Use The Zercher Lunge For Lower Body Strength

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Use The Zercher Lunge For Lower Body Strength

If you’re looking for a unique lower body variation to clean up your lunge and split squat mechanics then you’ll want to give this Zercher Lunge a try. There are several unique components that make this so effective for targeting the lower body and core.

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Master The Single Leg RDL & Hip Hinge

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Master The Single Leg RDL & Hip Hinge

Mastering the single leg hip hinge is pivotal for maximizing athletic performance, muscle function, and movement mechanics. Unfortunately, it’s one of the most butchered movement patterns with many trainers, athletes and coaches performing it wrong.  

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Blast Your Glutes with This Unique Lunge & RDL Combo

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Blast Your Glutes with This Unique Lunge & RDL Combo

The lunge and the single leg RDL are two of my favorite exercises for crushing the posterior chain and improving movement mechanics. Here’s a glute blaster that combines the best elements of the lunge and single leg RDL into one glute thrasher.

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Lunges with Makeshift Safety Squat Bar

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Lunges with Makeshift Safety Squat Bar

Besides being very effective for performing standard squats, this makeshift safety bar setup is very conducive for performing barbell lunges.  Not only will it improve your lunge mechanics but your entire lower body will get crushed from this. 

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Leg Training with Barbell Bulgarian Hack Squats & Lunges

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Leg Training with Barbell Bulgarian Hack Squats & Lunges

Over the past several months I’ve showcased several variations of the barbell hack lunge and split squat describing why it’s such an effective lower body lunge movement. Fortunately the same principles can be applied to the Bulgarian squat

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