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The Importance of Skill Acquisition in Weight Training
Skill acquisition is crucial in weight training, and acquiring the skill of a proper barbell squat or deadlift is highly valuable, especially for young athletes. While promoting squatting and deadlifting, it's important to acknowledge the value of skill acquisition in these exercises. Studies have shown that a leg press can build more muscle in a shorter period of time compared to a barbell back squat, but this is attributed to the longer skill acquisition required for the latter.