Hip Thrusts, Abductors, Adductors.
Since i’ve been adding these exercises into my leg workout religiously i’ve made huge strides in squat and deadlift performance, not just adding plates but also the confidence to approach the exercises without a worry. (ACL Surgery has knocked confidence).
Building up these muscles has helped aid stability and prevent my knees drifting inward when going up on a squat (Valgus Collapse).
The Hip Thrusts also help with… Hip Strength… Hip Extension occurs at the top of each squat and deadlift, I have seen plenty of times people struggling to get that lock out commonly in deadlifts, strong hips will help burst that plateau.
Additional strength in the glutes from hip thrusts will also have a carry over into both exercises as well.
The main thing about these exercises as a male is that they are referred to as “feminine” exercises (really though?), just ignore the comments and watch your progress, when you’re repping their 1 rep max they’ll soon be wanting to know how you did it!
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