Strong, flexible hips play a defining role in your upper and lower body movement, so taking the time to give this part of your body some attention in your fitness routine is well worth it. The psoas march is a fantastic, beginner-friendly, hip flexor strengthening exercise and can be performed as a bodyweight movement or …
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If you’ve always wanted to master the humble pull up but never quite achieved it, you’ll want to keep reading because this article outlines the perfect way to get started with pull ups and how to slowly add progression to the exercise until you can do a full pull up by yourself. Pulls are a …
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The assisted pull up machine is a fantastic way to strengthen your back (as well as your shoulders, biceps and forearms), and is ideal for both beginners and those looking to build muscle effectively. In this exercise guide, we outline everything you need to know about using the assisted pull up machine, including proper technique, …
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The inchworm exercise strengthens and stretches your body and can be used as part of a dynamic warm-up, mobility routine as well as within HIIT workouts. It is a bodyweight movement that doesn’t require any equipment and primarily targets the core muscles (although your chest, back, arms and legs will also be engaged throughout). It …
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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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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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