How deep should I squat?

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Squats: How Deep Is Too Deep? Question: I just saw this guy doing squats and he was going down LOWWWWWW, like his butt almost touching the floor. I thought, dang… is that even good for you? Because his back was kinda arching when his butt almost hit the floor, but other than that he had [...]

A Tip to Optimize Lying Leg Curls

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To get the most out of lying (prone) leg curls, point your toes down (plantarflex) throughout the movement.    This takes the gastrocnemius (calf) out of the movement, because it’s put in a shortened (weaker) position.  Thus, all the work is on the hams.   You will have to use much less weight doing your [...]