This is a nice variation for lifters with stronger backs and long legs. It puts the grabby spinal erectors on mute and allows the legs…
Sometimes, you are stuck lifting in your basement or garage with just a barbell. The big question in this scenario is almost always about squats.…
The Jefferson deadlift (also called straddle deadlift, Jefferson lift, or Jefferson squat) is a classic strongman lift. Though it looks awkward, it can be more…
I am generally not a fan of combination exercises, but this is one of my favorites squat variations of all time. It combines a squat…
You’d think that a wide-grip deadlift on its own would be quite enough. This one features a wide grip plus a wide stance. (The ‘☆-shaped’…
Here is a deadlift variation that makes the practice much harder than the play. This style of deficit deadlift is inspired by powerlifter Paul Anderson.…
This corrective variation is awesome for squat re-patterning. It can be useful for times when you are not feeling completely in control of your squat…
This is a good morning variation where the concentric (rising) and eccentric (lowering) portions are broken up, completely unloading the weight at the bottom. With…