Are Squats Overrated? Why Leg Presses May Be Better for Building Bigger Legs for Beginners
For decades, the barbell squat has worn the crown as the undisputed king of leg exercises. Walk into any hardcore gym and sooner or later…
For decades, the barbell squat has worn the crown as the undisputed king of leg exercises. Walk into any hardcore gym and sooner or later…
Mike Mentzer once said, “Shoulders are the mark of a man.” Whether you agree with the wording or not, the sentiment still lands with the…
Watching someone crank out effortless reps on the Glute Ham Raise fools you into thinking you can do the same. Then reality hits fast, and…
Traditional dumbbell bicep curls are a tried and tested method for building the biceps, but despite the free weight’s ability to activate the target muscle,…
Daniel OyefusiMay 31, 2026, 06:00 AM ET Close Daniel Oyefusi covers the Cleveland Browns for ESPN. Prior to ESPN, he covered the Miami Dolphins for…
The bench press is more than an exercise. It’s a rite of passage. Walk into any gym in the world — from a rusty hardcore…
The barbell back squat is king of the gym jungle. It builds strength, muscle, resilience, and lower-body power that carries over to sports, lifting, and…
While the hip thrust is a great exercise for making gains in your glutes, many people fail to properly isolate the target area, sharing the…
Ryan O’HanlonMay 19, 2026, 08:58 AM ET Close Ryan O’Hanlon is a staff writer for ESPN.com. He’s also the author of “Net Gains: Inside the…
Greg WyshynskiMay 12, 2026, 07:30 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Multiple Authors PHILADELPHIA — Before Logan Stankoven was Taylor Hall’s…