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Does the Hip Thrust Improve Your Squat? (And Vice Versa)

By House of Hypertrophy on August 31, 2020August 24, 2023Leave a Comment
hip thrust and squat

The hip thrust has over time become one of the more popular lower body exercises that primarily trains your glutes. But, does the hip thrust improve your squat?

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Does the Deadlift Increase Your Squat? (and Vice Versa)

By House of Hypertrophy on August 29, 2020August 24, 2023Leave a Comment
deadlift carryover to squat

The squat and the deadlift are probably the two most popular exercises that exist. But, how much does the deadlift carryover to the squat (does the deadlift increase your squat?), and what about the opposite, how much does the squat carryover to the deadlift (does the squat increase your deadlift?).

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Trap Bar Deadlift vs Squat: Are They the Same?

By House of Hypertrophy on August 27, 2020August 24, 20233 Comments
trap bar deadlift vs squat

The trap bar deadlift has gained some good popularity over the years. It’s often regarded as a great alternative to the conventional barbell deadlift. However, some believe that the trap bar deadlift is nothing more than a squat and should not be regarded as a deadlift movement altogether.

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Is the Bench Press Enough for Triceps Hypertrophy?

By House of Hypertrophy on August 25, 2020August 24, 2023Leave a Comment
is the bench press enough for triceps hypertrophy

The bench press is undoubtedly a great exercise for targeting the chest, anterior deltoids, and triceps.

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Does Flexing Between Sets Help Build More Muscle?

By House of Hypertrophy on August 23, 2020August 24, 2023Leave a Comment
flexing between sets

When it comes to maximizing a workout’s effectiveness, there are many interesting suggestions put forth. Some of these relate to performing various activities during your rest intervals.

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Posted in: Rest Intervals

Should You Be Training Muscles Based on Their Fiber Type?

By House of Hypertrophy on August 22, 2020August 24, 2023Leave a Comment
should you be training muscles based on their fiber type?

When it comes to maximizing muscle hypertrophy, there are many different ideas put forth. One of these ideas is that you should be training muscles based on their predominant fiber-type. 

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How Much Weight Do You Press in a Push-Up?

By House of Hypertrophy on August 21, 2020August 24, 2023Leave a Comment

The push-up is a simple and convenient exercise that undoubtedly has the potential to induce meaningful strength, endurance, and muscle gain.

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