Low Motivation Leg Days and Relearning to Squat Effectively

A friend didn't want to train legs. And starting over with squats. Don't want to train legs? Try this The other day, a friend of mine was already warming up for his lower-body training day. I saw the anguish on his face. He simply wasn't in the mood for a leg day, least not on … Continue reading Low Motivation Leg Days and Relearning to Squat Effectively →

Is the Leg Press All That Effective? Is it Causing My Ankle Pain?

Have you ever had one of those nagging pains that you initially brushed off as just another casualty of lifting heavy things for so many years? Then the pain gets worse and it starts to impede other lifts, and then eventually gets in the way of daily activities? I am in such a predicament. Months … Continue reading Is the Leg Press All That Effective? Is it Causing My Ankle Pain? →

3 Back Friendly Barbell Squat Alternatives

Looking back over 30 years of training with weights I can truly say that it's not the age, it's the mileage that has taken a toll on my body. Many days, weeks, months, and years of toiling away in the gym for hours and hours (and not to mention the years of competing) will make … Continue reading 3 Back Friendly Barbell Squat Alternatives →