🏋️‍♂️ this squat variation promises serious gains

plus: we debate Mitchell Hooper                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 July 10, 2024 | [Read Online]( [BarBend Newsletter] [fb]( [fb]( [fb]( [fb](mailto:?subject=Post%20from%20BarBend%20Newsletter&body=%F0%9F%8F%8B%EF%B8%8F%E2%80%8D%E2%99%82%EF%B8%8F%20this%20squat%20variation%20promises%20serious%20gains%3A%20%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fnewsletter.barbend.com%2Fp%2Fsquat-variation-promises-serious-gains) POWERED BY: Here’s what we have in store for you today: - 10 biceps curl variations to shake up your arm training - A new squat type for you to try - Mitchell Hooper talks about the pros and cons of deadlift accessories Training Tips The Spice of Life Credit: BarBend “The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.” That quote from philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein applies just as well to natural philosophy as it does to blasting your biceps when arm day, mercifully, rolls back around into your gym rotation. The 10 curl variations below will stretch the limits of your exercise vocabulary (not to mention the long head of your biceps) and allow you to have a more nuanced and illustrious peak-sculpting workout. All curl variations do one basic thing: flex your elbow joint. The magic happens when that golf ball attached to the top of your arm starts to grow into a lacrosse ball and, finally, a softball until Big Poppa Pump himself looks on longingly with envy. Mix and match any of these curls to DIY your own workout, or follow along with the set and reps schemes interred within. [Train Biceps]( From Our Sponsor Participate in Running Research with The RunDot Project Dust off your running shoes — it’s time to get outside. This annual research initiative includes 2 free months of run training for qualified participants and gives you an opportunity to reach your true athletic potential with optimized training protocols. [Fill out the application here.]( Exercise Guide A Fresh Look at Your Legs Credit: Jasminko Ibrakovic / Shutterstock Sometimes simpler is better, and the simplest squat exercise in the world may be the exact thing that’s missing from your leg training. The dumbbell squat is as basic as it gets — which is to say, it basically takes everything out of you if you push it hard enough. The recent profusion of power racks in all kinds of gyms has given rise to an increase in the barbell squat’s massive popularity. If you didn’t live through the dark days of every gym in town only having a single “curl rack,” you might never have felt the leg blast of grabbing some heavy dumbbells and sinking deep enough down into the hole until you wanted to explode. Get a new lease on squatting life with this classic leg builder. [Squat Differently]( Debate! BarBend v. Hooper Credit: Mitchell Hooper / YouTube According to Canadian Geographic, Canadian bull moose can grow up to 6’10” tall, weigh as much as 1,500 pounds, and have been known to charge pedestrians and vehicles alike. Similarly, Mitchell “the Moose” Hooper is 6’3”, has weighed as much as 320 pounds, deadlifts over 1,000 pounds, and has been known to win the World’s Strongest Man (WSM) competition. Frankly, we wouldn’t want to one-versus-one either of them. But that’s what we’re doing. On June 26, Hooper posted a video to his YouTube channel ranking popular deadlift accessory exercises on a tier list based on one of our training articles. Hooper wasn’t thrilled with some of our picks, so we emailed him to debate his points. Hooper accepted our challenge — and here’s what the 2023 WSM winner had to say. [Get the Full Story]( From Our Sponsor Save up to 60% at NOBULL NOBULL just added 1500+ new items to its sale so you can save up to 60% on a ton of shoes, shirts, shorts, and everything else. [Pick up a bargain]( and keep on taking life by the horns. Everything Else An Olympian Interview Credit: USA Weightlifting - We sat down with [Paris-bound Olympic weightlifter Olivia Reeves]( to talk about her journey to the very pinnacle of the sporting world. - As each competitor’s journey begins to unfold leading up to the 2024 CrossFit Games, Morning Chalk Up looks at these [11 athletes looking to complete big comebacks]( at this year’s edition. - Twice a national champion, strongwoman competitor Nadia Stowers sees plenty of room for the women’s side of the sport to [grow through increased participation.]( [fb]( [tw]( [ig]( [yt]( [in]( [Advertise with us]( Update your email preferences or unsubscribe [here]( © 2024 BarBend Newsletter 228 Park Ave S, #29976, New York, New York 10003, United States [[beehiiv logo]Powered by beehiiv]( [Terms of Service](