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Squats Outperform Leg Extensions in New Study
Original: Squats Beat Leg Extensions in New Study, With One Catch
A new study reported by Men's Fitness finds squats are more effective than leg extensions for building leg strength and muscle, with researchers noting one important caveat in the findings. The results add to a long-running debate among trainers and gym-goers about whether machines or free-weight compound exercises deliver better results for lower-body training.
Why now: Fitness enthusiasts and trainers are weighing the findings against common gym practices and the study's noted limitation.
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- Squats Beat Leg Extensions in New Study, With One Catch · Men's Fitness
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