The soleus push up looks a lot like a seated calf raise, but the benefits touted and real-world impact could potentially go far beyond that. The soleus push up shot to fame after a recent study (discussed below) showed it has the ability to help the body regulate glucose and improve the metabolization of fat… …
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Cable face pulls are an effective upper body exercise that help to strengthen the rear deltoids and trapezius. The exercise is really second-to-none when it comes to activating the rear deltoids and building muscle this part of the body. Stronger rear deltoids play a vital role in improving posture and combatting rounded, hunched shoulders, as …
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If you’re looking to bulletproof your knees and build a stronger VMO (the inner quad muscle), then it’s time to talk Poliquin Step Ups. Popularized by one of the most influential Strength Coaches of the last few decades, Charles Poliquin, this step up variation is a fantastic exercise to include in all sorts of training …
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Heel walks are an incredibly simple yet effective way to activate the tibialis anterior (the muscle that runs along the shin bone). The movement also helps to improve balance, develop better ankle stability, and can be a great exercise to include in warm-up drills for professional athletes and beginners alike. In this exercise guide, we …
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Spanish squats are often used as an effective rehabilitation exercise for those with knee injuries like jumper’s knee (patella tendinopathy). However… the exercise may also hold a lot of value for those simply looking to bulletproof their lower body to avoid picking up injuries in the first place. Similarly, the ability to isolate the quads …
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Weighted dead bugs are one of our top picks when it comes to strengthening the core. By adding weight to the standard dead bug exercise, the weighted variation allows you to keep progressing the movement. Weighted dead bugs are incredibly effective at activating the abdominals and obliques, whilst also being easy on joints. This makes …
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The Copenhagen plank, also commonly referred simply as an “adductor side plank”, is a fantastic exercise to include into your fitness routine. Popular with Strength Coaches and Physical Therapists alike, the movement can help improve lumbopelvic stability, core strength, and healthy hip function. The benefits of healthier hips can address musculoskeletal problems in other areas …
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The tibialis anterior is often overlooked in workouts… but it’s an incredibly important muscle to help reduce the impact physical activity can have on the knees, shins and ankles. It also helps to improve strength and power from the ankle and lower body, which contributes to better overall functional movement (especially agility, lateral movements, jumping …
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The Tib Bar is a piece of exercise equipment designed to strengthen the tibialis anterior muscle. This muscle runs along the lateral side of the tibia bone (located on the shin) on each leg. When the tib muscles are weak, it can contribute to common injuries such as shin splints, knee pain and limited ankle …
If there was an award in fitness for the most undertrained muscle, the tibialis anterior would have a good chance of winning. The tibialis anterior runs along the lateral side of the tibia bone on the shin. Unlike other lower body muscles, like the glutes, hamstrings, quads and calves, very few people actively train the …
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