If you were the MVP of your “crab soccer” team in elementary school, you’re in luck — the crab walk exercise is back. Dust off those crab-walking skills and see how this old-school exercise can give you a great total-body workout. Crab Walk: Step-by-Step Instructions Sit on the ground and bend your knees so the […]
Ever seen someone at the gym grab a pair of dumbbells off the rack and just… take them for a walk? They’re doing a move called the farmer’s walk exercise — or, more generically, the loaded carry. And there’s more to the move than meets the eye. “The farmer’s walk is about as functional as […]
Social media is rife with crazy, seemingly physics-defying ab circuits that promise a chiseled midsection in 15 minutes. While those circuits likely won’t work against your goals, all you really need for a strong core is a handful of simple, yet effective moves like the dead bug exercise. “The dead bug is one of the […]
But if you want to be ready to tackle all the tasks you perform outside your workouts, it helps to perform exercises that resemble those same movements. That’s why football linemen smash tackling dummies and prizefighters punch heavy bags: You get better at the things you practice. Trainers call this the “SAID” principle, or Specific Adaptation to […]
The best triceps exercises have a few things in common. They strengthen your upper arms, work some other related muscles too—and simply just make your regular old workout a little more interesting. Triceps exercises are also super versatile: You can do them with a bunch of different kinds of equipment, including dumbbells, kettlebells, a barbell, […]
Doing yoga is an incredible way to calm your mind, body, and spirit. Its list of benefits runs a mile long, and includes weight loss, better sleep, improved memory, increased flexibility and strength, and even reduced symptoms of anxiety and stress. There’s a lot to love about the practice of yoga, but let’s face it: Some yoga poses can get […]
Now that you’ve got your own shiny, new kettlebell, what (besides the kettlebell swing) are you supposed to do with it? Try the kettlebell row! The kettlebell row is a challenging upper-body exercise that will fire up your core and test your balance as it works your back. It looks like a simple movement but requires […]
You’ve probably heard a trainer say, “Don’t let your knees track over your toes.” It’s a common form cue during certain exercises, especially squats and lunges. But how crucial is it, and why? Here’s what you need to know. How Bad Is It to Go Knees Over Toes During Exercise? It depends on the exercise […]
If you’re dealing with aches, creakiness, or any other joint discomfort in your legs, we have good news for you: Doing stretches for knee pain can actually make a big difference in how you feel. The best knee stretches may not look exactly as you pictured, though. That’s because easing soreness there actually starts with […]
“If you are not stabilizing at the knee appropriately—and that’s a big part of what your hamstring does, it helps keep the knee joint in place—you risk a greater incidence of injury when your quads are way overdeveloped and the hamstrings are too weak,” he explains. Plus, thanks to too much inactivity throughout the day—think […]