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Top 3 Reasons You Should Be Doing Single Leg Exercises As A Powerlifter
Gym-goers of all types, but perhaps especially powerlifters, tend to hold a certain disdain for single leg exercises. It’s understandable, as single leg movements do suck. You can’t use as much weight, so they’re not cool. They make you sore. They feel awkward. You got into this because you wanted to lift heavy stuff, not balance side to side with 45lbs. These drawbacks are valid, I’ll agree. However, we can unlock some serious benefits that far outweigh the negatives by using single leg exercises.