Tight Hip Flexors
Do your abs lack the definition you crave or are they downright flabby or distended? Don’t be too quick to blame it on your diet or exercise habits. Here are three other possible reasons your abs lack definition and firmness.
We do core exercises for a variety of reasons. Having a strong core helps you generate power and may reduce your risk of injury. Can core exercises also improve your posture? Here’s what you should know.
Mobility and flexibility – they’re the same right? Actually, they’re not, but both are important. Here’s how the two differ and why you may need to work on both to be your fittest.
What exercises do you do for your glutes? There’s one compound exercise that you’re probably not doing – but should be. Find out what it is.
There’s a muscle in your body that’s important for keeping your spine stable and many people have one that’s too weak or too tight. Find out what it is and how to keep yours healthy.
How is your form on squats? Do you have problems squatting below parallel? Your hips and ankles could be limiting you. Here’s why and how to correct the problem.
Are your glutes getting a good workout when you do standard lower body exercises? Maybe not. Here’s why glute amnesia could be affecting your bottom line.
How’s your hip mobility? For many people, hip mobility is a problem, thanks to too much sitting. Here are some approaches for improving how mobile and flexible your hips are.
Are you getting the most out of every abdominal workout that you do? Are you sure? Here are five common things that many people do wrong when they train their abs and core.
How’s your form when you squat? For some, it’s not so good – but why? It’s possible that problems like reduced mobility in your hips or ankles are the problem. Find out how to correct these problems and squat more safely and effectively.
If you have lower back pain, you might be tempted to miss your workout – but should you? While you should avoid certain exercises when your back aches, movement is one of the best ways to work through some of the tightness and spasm. Read on and find out what exercises are best for lower back pain, which to avoid, and low back pain “red flags” that suggest you need further evaluation.
What would a strength training routine be without squats? You can approach squats in several ways by doing partial squats, full squats or deep squats, which raises the question – how important is squat depth? Are the risks or advantages to going deeper? Find out.
