Brandon Curry hopes to return to his winning ways when he takes the stage for the 2026 Finals in March, and in a recent Instagram post he shared two innovative moves to lean into his quads. Here’s how to try them out for yourself. “This is a good exercise to use as a first warm-up […]
When I first started as a certified trainer, experienced trainers often warned me about using leg extensions. They’d say, “Bad for your knees,” or “It puts your knee joint at risk.” Being inexperienced, I followed their advice and did not dare to question them. Since then, until now, leg extensions have been public enemy No. […]
Dana Linn Bailey is known for building her body thanks to some high-intensity gym sessions, but despite her inspiring efforts, she also proves that it doesn’t have to take long to get started on leg day. Instead, the former Olympia Women’s Physique winner lets her legs loose with a challenge that requires just three sets […]
Mike “The Bad Ass” Sommerfeld is on a mission to defend his Arnold Men’s Classic Physique title and takes a no-nonsense approach to surpass the likes of Wesley Vissers and the debutant Sam Sulek. To illustrate this, the gigantic German used a recent Instagram post to share one of his go-to leg days for total […]
Popular online coach Roynier Benitez recently took to Instagram to try out the viral Goblet Squat Challenge, and he quickly discovered that counting is just as hard as repeating when crushing those quads. The concept is simple, but the execution is anything but simple. To try it yourself, grab a heavy dumbbell or kettlebell and […]
When aspiring bodybuilders think of ways to build bigger quads, they often jump straight to obvious exercises like the leg press or squat variations, but a recent Instagram post from IFBB Pro and 2025 EVLS Prague Pro winner Martin Fitzwater has shed light on his approach to achieving massive quad gains. “Do you want to […]
As more and more people get to grips with working their glutes, popular exercises like the hip thrust and cable kickback are becoming a common practice. But if you want to maximize those glute gains, firing up this muscle with a challenging toe drill can make all the difference. Luckily, the Boston Barbell fitness center […]
Sam Sulek hopes to make his mark on the IFBB when he makes his professional debut at The Arnold in March. To do that, the popular YouTube iron pumper maximizes the muscle gains he gained during his bulking phase by training in a way that sculpts his physique without the risk of injury. Here’s how […]
In our quest to crush our muscle-building goals, we often chase the latest trends and technology in favor of tried-and-true moves, but dusting off those old-fashioned exercises can really boost your gains. Recently, English football star Nana Boateng stirred social media by demonstrating an exercise that left followers both excited and scared. We give you […]
The gym is often a place of seriousness, where hard work and multiple sets are put into the quest to become the best version of ourselves. But sometimes a fun challenge can be just as stimulating. Recently, gym-goers around the world lined up to try a viral challenge that requires just one rep. Can you […]