Tagged: hamstrings
Bigger, Stronger Legs with Less Pain and Creatine Loading?
Bigger, Stronger Legs – Less Pain, More Gain
If I hear one more time that I have to squat to get bigger legs… The fact is, most people who use that line on others oftentimes have big, thick legs and are simply built to squat: short legs and torso. Their center of gravity is low, so they have the structural advantage to lift a heavy load without compromise.
If you are like me: tall, narrow hips, then you won’t be reaping too many benefits from the traditional squat. By overcompensating the heavy load (being tall), we tend to pitch to far forward and risk back and knee strain and injury. What’s a tall guy to do? Continue reading
How to Build: Cured Hamstrings!
Balance. It is a term used over and over in the world of bodybuilding. Those who have it have the chance at becoming a champion, those who don’t struggle with repetitive defeats in the eyes of the judges, family and friends.
By Brad Borland, MA, CSCS
Balance is not only a principle when it comes to aesthetics and proportions of a contest-ready physique; it also plays a pivotal role in the practical functionality of performance in and out of the gym. Certain antagonistic muscles are crucial in the strength, muscle mass development and performance of their counterparts, therefore specific focus and balance of other factors such as volume and intensity are a must for any athlete. Continue reading
