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Barbell Squats Suck for Max Thigh Size

Illustration of the front thigh muscle anatomy

Most bodybuilders believe that they have to prioritize barbell squats for the best and fastest thigh development. Not true…

In fact, the barbell squat is inferior to some other more biomechanically correct exercises, which trigger maximum loading and growth stimulation in all the muscles of the front thigh. [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: barbell squats, ideal leg exercise, leg workout, quad exercises, sissy squats

“Why do you hate barbell squats?”

Jonathan Lawson squatting

My daughter and future son-in-law were over and started another weight-training conversation…

“Dad, why do you all of a sudden hate barbell squats?” [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: barbell squats, glutes, ideal leg exercise, leg workout, squats, tom platz

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