The quest for strong, toned abs goes beyond just aesthetic appeal… they also play a vital role in functional movement, posture and pretty much any compound or strength exercise. Strong abs undoubtedly play a “core” role in our overall health and fitness. So, anything that can help strengthen and tone our abs is worth giving […]
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If you’re looking to bulk-up those biceps, be it for weightlifting, strength training, making day-to-day chores involving heavy-lifting a breeze, or even simply for enviable definition in your upper arms, then it’s time to get incline hammer curls into your fitness regime. A step-up from hammer curls in a standing position, the addition of an
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Hip adductor stretching may not be the most glamorous side of fitness, but the impact can be monumental. Tight hips are a recipe for disaster when it comes to mobility and lower body range of motion. They can also lead to common issues such as lower back pain and create muscular imbalances as your body
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The reverse plank is a body weight exercise that focuses on core strength. We’re talking abs of steel and a super strong lower-back, a part of the body that commonly suffers from everyday activities, even just sitting still! It will likely be a challenging exercise to start out with, but one that can see huge
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If you’re looking to upgrade your core workout, then look no further than X planks. This variation of the traditional bodyweight plank is a great way to tone up your abs, improve stability, shoulder strength and hip range of motion. In this article, we dive into how to perform this exercise, the muscles worked and
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A great choice of stretch for targeting the lower back muscles, the prayer stretch gives your lower back a break from supporting your upper body and is often used to help to relieve pain and built up tension in this area and reduce the risk of future injury. With some easy to follow variations, it’s
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T Raises are a fantastic functional movement that can be used to build muscle or improve upper body mobility. They target the backs of the shoulders, an area often ignored and a solution for those with rounded shoulders and poor posture. They are also a great choice for anyone engaging in sports that require overhead
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Plank shoulder taps are an advanced variation of the plank exercise. Like the plank, the key to success is maintaining a stable core but this time with the added challenge of keeping your hips still as you lift one arm off the ground and raise your hand to tap your alternate shoulder. This type of
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