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One of the biggest considerations when you’re trying to outfit (or choose) your gym is looking at the equipment and asking yourself “How many exercises can I do with that?”… the more versatile a piece is the better an investment. The same principle applies when considering exercises – asking “How many different qualities can I train with this variation”? nnAs an example – the standard, conventional (barbell) deadlift is a great exercise to develop strong, powerful hips and a ripping grip – but by nature of the technical requirements, it may not be the best option for the high volume and the loaded stretch needed for hypertrophy (muscle building). Likewise, while you can get repeated, high-volume efforts of the kettlebell swing perfect for repeated power outputs, the depth of the hip hinge doesn’t load the muscles at their greatest stretch point and therefore makes it less than ideal if your focus is on building muscle.nnThis week, we go over a variation that may offer the volume and loaded stretch needed for hypertrophy, but also a movement pattern that provides a great return in sport and performance as well as a lot of functional transfer (in other words, applicable in everyday life) – and that would be the Staggered Stance Single Arm Rotational Deadlift.nnWant a little more detail on the “What/Why/How of this exercise? We’ve got you on this week's Sweat Cap!