Range of motion (ROM)—how far a joint moves during an exercise—is a hot topic. Some argue that greater range of motion stimulates more muscle growth, and several past studies, particularly in exercises like the squat and leg press, suggest that a long ROM leads to greater hypertrophy (muscle growth) in certain parts of the quadriceps. … Read more
If you’ve been sweating over how many times a week you should hit the weights to maximize strength and muscle growth, you’re not alone. Few topics in the fitness industry are more highly debated than training frequency. Except perhaps for training volume. Funnily enough, they tie closely together, as evidenced by a study conducted by … Read more
For optimal quad growth, it’s probably not enough to just train squats, leg presses, or similar exercises. This has been bro science for decades, and today we will discuss a new study that confirms this. The study had the participants train the leg press with one of their legs, and leg extensions with the other … Read more
Key Points: *** Prefer listening to reading? Listen to our podcast episode about this study here: Podcast: Let’s Build Great Thighs! 🎙️ When it comes to building strong, well-defined quadriceps, choosing the right exercises is crucial. A recent study sheds light on this by comparing two popular leg exercises: the leg press and the leg … Read more
Leg presses and squats are two of the most common and effective exercises for training your leg muscles. But which is better? Is one of them better for building muscle, gaining strength, or improving your sports performance? In this article, I’ll compare the leg press and the squat and try to help you decide which … Read more