🏋️ front squats vs. back squats — which is best?

Plus, Larry Wheels hits the gym with "The King" November 09, 2022 | [Read Online]( [BarBend Newsletter] No, we didn't win the $2 billion Powerball jackpot either. But we've got a wealth of tax-free workout tips and strength sports news for you to enjoy below. While bulking season can be fun, it's easy to get carried away while you're in that delicious caloric surplus. [Check out our handy guide]( to make sure you’re gaining mass responsibly. WWE Superstars Sheamus and Bianca Belair [took part in a lower-body workout that is sure to have you tapping out]( by the end. (But in a good way!) Are you a front squat person or a back squat person? If you fall somewhere in between, [we’re dissecting both moves]( to help find the one that works for you. Nutrition 'Tis the Season GIF: Giphy "Eat more.” That’s what most fresh-faced trainees hear when they ask the big guy in the weight room how to move up a couple of shirt sizes. While not the most poetic way to explain muscle growth, “eat more” does get to the core of the issue — if you want to get big, you’ve got to eat bigger. And while adding muscle is absolutely about mastering your caloric intake, you also need to dial in your workouts as tightly as your macronutrients. It's a balance you have to strike, and we're laying it all out in our bulking guide below. [The Complete Guide to Bulking]( Celebrity Workouts The "EST" Leg Day Image: @biancabelairwwe on Instagram If you’ve watched any WWE television recently, you’ve no doubt noticed Bianca Belair. The current WWE Raw Women’s Champion is a physical specimen unlike anyone else in the company, touting a mean mixture of strength, flexibility, and speed. How does one turn themselves into such a dynamic force inside the ring? You've got to spend a whole lot of time in the gym. Belair recently hopped on fellow WWE Superstar Sheamus’ “Celtic Warrior Workouts” YouTube channel to show him how she’s built such an explosive lower body. As Belair explains, it’s not about ego lifting — it’s about proper form, fluid motion, and making every rep count. [Watch the Full Workout]( Training Tips Showdown in Squat Town Image: Dusan Petkovic / Shutterstock Telling someone to squat is like telling them to eat: It’s well-intentioned but vague. Many lifters assume that the barbell back squat is the default “squat” and other movements are just lesser variations. That's a myth we're happy to dispel. While the back squat has plenty of advantages, it may not be as effective as the front squat. This variation offers several benefits the back squat can’t match, and it just might be a better overall choice for many lifters. Here’s a deep dive into learning which type of squat really belongs in your training program. [Back Squat vs. Front Squat]( Everything Else A Titanic Team-Up Image: Ronnie Coleman on YouTube - Two generations of strength icons came together when powerlifter/bodybuilder [Larry Wheels met up with the legendary Ronnie Coleman]( for a leg workout in Dubai. - Pro bodybuilder and powerlifter Hunter Henderson recently added to her resume [by winning her first strongwoman contest](. - Whey protein is a staple for any lifter — but which brand is the best? We tried dozens of whey powders [to find the best for a wide range of goals](. Share BarBend Newsletter You currently have 0 referrals, only 1 away from receiving 40% Off Legion Pulse Pre Workout. [40% Off Legion Pulse Pre Workout]( [Click to Share]( Or copy and paste this link to others: [ [fb]( [tw]( [ig]( [yt]( [in]( Update your email preferences or unsubscribe [here]( © BarBend Newsletter 228 Park Ave S, #29976, New York, New York 10003 [Publish on beehiiv](