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The Step Up - Essential Weightlifting Exercise

The Step Up - Essential Weightlifting Exercise

The Lunge

The Lunge

Stiff Leg Deadlift - Winning Weightlifting Exercise

Stiff Leg Deadlift - Winning Weightlifting Exercise

Learn to Snatch - Lesson 1 - Overhead Squat

Learn to Snatch - Lesson 1 - Overhead Squat

Good Morning - Essential Weightlifting Exercise

Good Morning - Essential Weightlifting Exercise

The Squat : Crucial For Strength and Flexibility

The Squat : Crucial For Strength and Flexibility

The Front Squat: Build Vital Strength and Flexibility

The Front Squat: Build Vital Strength and Flexibility

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Pressing Matters!

Harvey Newton talks about the history of the Press and how to fit it into your workout. [...]

Gene Baker and the USSR Coaches’ “17 Things” List

Gene Baker and the USSR Coaches’ “17 Things” List

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Strengthening the Weightlifter’s Lower Back

Strengthening the Weightlifter’s Lower Back

Harvey Newton teaches how to develop the spinal erector muscles. [...]

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FAQ

This involves strengthening the muscles of the lower body, primarily the quadriceps and the gluteals.

The deadlift involves many muscles, but the initial lift-off is accomplished with the lower body.

Squatting is considered the best lower body exercise.

Deadlifts and squats both are part of a weightlifter's training program.

It is unlikely that conventional deadlifts will increase lower body hypertrophy.