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We’re firm believers at MuscleSquad that it’s essential to be a domain expert in your field to develop the best products. It’s those small changes we make to a squat rack or functional trainer that come from years of training...
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Welcoming our long-running Phase 2 Quarter Squat Rack, an essential piece of equipment that will transform your home workouts without breaking the budget. In this blog, we’ll dive into the key features of this versatile squat rack to help you...
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Drink Water Staying hydrated during the festive season can be a challenge, especially with the abundance of tempting drinks. However, prioritising water intake is crucial for maintaining good health and avoiding dehydration. Kickstart your day with a glass of water...
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The shoulders are probably known as the main culprit when it comes to poor posture. Hours of being sat at a desk staring at screen all day tends to put us in a weird hunched over position, rounding our shoulders and potentially leading to back and neck pain. Couple that with loads of pressing motions in the gym and you may find that your shoulders are causing you a little bit of discomfort.
Many of the smaller muscles in the upper back are often overlooked in our training, as we tend to prioritise the larger muscles like the lats for example. However, by focusing on strengthening and stabilising the smaller muscles of the rotator cuff and upper/mid back, you can not only correct your posture but keep your shoulders healthy when it comes to moving weight in the gym. Here are a few simple exercises you can do with resistance bands and a kettlebell for either rehabilitation or simply warming up before your pressing.
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For some time now, the Multi-Functional Trainer (MFT) has been our most popular rack system by a country mile. It’s easy to see why; in one piece of kit you get a heavy-duty squat rack, a smith machine and dual...
Weightlifting & Strength Training
While it’s important to train every muscle group equally, workouts that hit the arms have a special feeling to them. Whether it’s the pump you get after the session, the simplicity of some of the movements or just how creative...