Legs
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Throwback Thursday: Legs Take Time
June 2013. The weights were lighter, the muscle was smaller, and everything about training was still somewhat new — but the goal was already there. I didn’t have the maturity I have now. I didn’t know how long the road would be, or how many days would feel slow, or how many times I’d have… Continue reading
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Sculpting Sunday: Why I Load Lunges on My Back Instead of My Hands
Most people load lunges one of two ways: dumbbells hanging at their sides, or a barbell across their back. Both work — but when I’m trying to sculpt my legs instead of just survive a set, I often use a third option that looks almost too simple to matter. Here’s my trick. Continue reading
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Sculpting Sunday: The Simple Cue That Instantly Improves Hamstring Activation on Leg Curls
If you’ve ever done a leg curl and felt it more in your calves or lower back than in your hamstrings, you’re not alone. Hamstrings are strong, but they’re also stubborn — and they love to let other muscles take over when the movement isn’t set up perfectly. Here’s the simplest cue I use to… Continue reading