Exercises

Stir the Pot Exercise – Muscles Worked, Benefits & Alternatives

Instead of just trying to make traditional bodyweight planks harder by increasing the duration you do them for, there are simple variations that can instantly up the difficulty. One such variation is the stir the pot exercise. This exercise involves doing a forearm plank on an exercise ball, whilst moving your elbows in small circular […]

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Squat with Side Leg Lift Raise – How to Perform, Benefits and Workout

The humble bodyweight squat is a simple but incredibly effective way at building functional strength in the lower body. For those wanting to add progression to this movement, including a side leg lift after each repetition is a great way to further activate the glutes and abductors. In this exercise guide, we outline how to

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Reverse Squats – How to Perform, Muscles Worked and Benefits

Despite being a relatively unknown exercise, when it comes to strengthening the hip flexor muscles, reverse squats are second-to-none. The exercise can be performed using a cable machine (with a reverse squat attachment) or using resistance bands, and offers a simple way to improve hip flexion. As discussed further down, doing reverse squats can provide

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