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Resistance Band Squats: Building Strong Legs & Glutes

September 22, 2020 By Jess Billitz

Unpopular opinion: You don’t need a squat rack, a barbell, and a bunch of 45-pound weight plates to do squats.

Still with us?

Alright, good.

Resistance band squats might not be the ideal way to build muscular legs and glutes. But they’ll do in a pinch when the gym is closed, or you simply don’t want to leave the house.

Leg day is absolutely still on!

So keep reading to learn all there is to know about resistance band squats.

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9 Best Resistance Band Leg Exercises for Strong Legs

September 22, 2020 By Jess Billitz

We know what you’re thinking.

How the hell do you build strong legs using nothing more than a thin elastic band?

Resistance bands leg exercises will never be a complete replacement for traditional back squats or Romanian deadlifts. But they’ll do when space, time, and money are limited.

So take a look at our top 9 resistance band leg exercises for strong legs!

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3 Best Vertical Leg Press Machines [2020 Reviews]

March 15, 2020 By Kyle Hoffman

What’s great about a vertical leg press machine is how you can get a killer quad workout in such a small area. For example, our top pick, the Titan Fitness Vertical Leg Press only has a 48″ by 38″ footprint.

But with the different features, builds, and price points, which machine is right for you? Well, we did the research and found the top models so you don’t have to.

Keep reading because you’re about to discover the 3 best vertical leg press machines we found to add to your home gym.

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