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3 articles tagged with “lower body”

Person setting up for a squat, viewed from the front, showing foot and hip position

Science

Glute Training and Stance Width: The One Variable That Changes Everything

Your stance width isn't just a preference — it's a mechanical decision that determines which muscles do the work. Here's how to stop guessing and start loading the right tissue.

AssGoodAsGold TeamApril 24, 20266 min read

stance width glute training squat mechanics

Person performing a deep squat with focus on ankle and knee position, viewed from the side

Science

Glute Training and Ankle Mobility: The Floor-Level Problem Wrecking Your Squats

If your ankles won't dorsiflex, your glutes won't load. Here's why ankle mobility is the hidden ceiling on your lower body gains — and what to actually do about it.

AssGoodAsGold TeamApril 16, 20266 min read

ankle mobility glute training squat mechanics

Person performing a weighted step-up onto a plyo box in a gym, demonstrating proper knee tracking and upright torso position

Exercises

The Step-Up Is the Most Slept-On Glute Exercise in the Gym

Step-ups build glutes through single-leg loading, full hip extension, and progressive overload — and almost nobody does them. Here's why they deserve a permanent spot in your program.

AssGoodAsGold TeamApril 10, 20267 min read

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