@D_The_Husband When I was 1 year into BJJ, everyone else sucked at takedowns and mines were just a bit better. Now at 4 years, I'm the one pulling guard because my brain forgot all the grips.
@martinonmoney More than weights, I have found grappling to give me a reset mentally. People make fun of BJJ as constant cuddling but maybe that's what we're deprived of most?
Wrestling and grappling is an almost meditative practice.
Like American football or rugby.
Something about males doing physical contact activities.
Maybe it's a vasopressin thing. @AdamLaneSmith
Bulgarian split squats are brutal, but which variation is best for strength, stability, and hypertrophy?
Let’s break down:
✅ Safety squat bar
✅ Smith machine
✅ Dumbbells
✅ Barbell back-loaded
✅ Barbell front-loaded
✅ Zercher-loaded
A quick comparison 🧵
Bulgarian split squats are brutal, but which variation is best for strength, stability, and hypertrophy?
Let’s break down:
✅ Safety squat bar
✅ Smith machine
✅ Dumbbells
✅ Barbell back-loaded
✅ Barbell front-loaded
✅ Zercher-loaded
A quick comparison 🧵
Bulgarian split squats are brutal, but which variation is best for strength, stability, and hypertrophy?
Let’s break down:
✅ Safety squat bar
✅ Smith machine
✅ Dumbbells
✅ Barbell back-loaded
✅ Barbell front-loaded
✅ Zercher-loaded
A quick comparison 🧵
Every variation has its place.
🔸 Want balance & core? Dumbbells.
🔸 Max hypertrophy? Smith machine.
🔸 Max strength? Back-loaded barbell.
🔸 Joint-friendly? Safety squat bar.
🔸 Core & posture? Front-loaded.
🔸 Grappling strength? Zercher.
Which one is your go-to?👇