I remember In the late 90’s I was the only guy at the gym that did deadlifts, yet squats were super popular . I had to find a spot in the gym with room and had to set the weights down gentle because there was no pads or platforms available.
‘Now 20 years later, same town different gym , we have 3 lifting platforms but only 2 squat racks. I Now see so many people deadlifting , even little 90 pound ladies, and now I see way less people doing squats.
I guess gym trends are just that, we see trends come and go but I know one thing, every young guy that comes to the gym will do curls and bench hahaha.
Sorry I’m just sharing thoughts from an older lifter .
‘Rock on guys.