The four muscles that make up the front of the thigh, affectionally known as “the quads,” are currently having a moment. Not coincidentally, it matches up with more women lifting weights—and squatting in particular. But having muscular or strong thighs, something that was once a point of shame for many, has rightfully become a …
Leg day isn’t the most popular workout with many trainees, and we all know why. It’s hard. Take the quadriceps: They’re big muscles, and it requires a lot of work to train them properly. The result can be serious soreness the next day, and the day after that, and maybe even the day after …
Most lifters are aware of the importance of having a V taper, where the lats flair up from the waist to the shoulders. But that’s not the only sweep that matters when it comes to bodybuilding aesthetics. Equally important is quad sweep, where those muscles flare out below the waist before narrowing again closer …
“Team no leg day” is not the team to be on anymore. (Well, it never really was, but there were a lot of participants, regardless.) Guy or gal, big quad muscles are as enviable as chiseled arms or sculpted glutes. Without them, your physique is lackluster. But achieving them takes time, volume, and proper …
Let's take a trip back in time. How far? Back before the gym was cluttered with dudes with camera crews, and stick figure lifters who strain harder for a selfie than they do during a set of squats.Back then, before the … [Read More...]