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 […]
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, […]
Spider lunges might sound like some tricked-out maneuver that requires sprouting four extra limbs. Fortunately, it isn’t that complicated, and extra-fortunately, you don’t have to grow four more appendages. In reality, the spider lunge is a next-level mobility exercise that […]
If you want to hit loads of muscles in a single rep, you can’t do much better than a standard push-up. But the base move is just the beginning. To see new gains in strength, muscular development, and mobility, there […]
When you need a do-anywhere full-body move that jacks up your heart rate after just a few reps, look no further than the burpee. “The burpee is one of the most challenging and effective total-body exercises you can do,” says Trevor Thieme, C.S.C.S., […]
You might’ve heard about all the benefits that Pilates exercises can have on your body, namely your core. But where do you start? Studio classes are a great way to build a foundation of movement under instruction. But if you […]
If your workouts always have you moving, it may be time to add some isometric exercises to take your results to the next level. “Isometric exercises increase the target muscle’s time under tension, which is a key growth stimulus,” explains […]
The hollow body hold is less of an eye-catcher than all those fancy plank and sit-up variations you see on YouTube. But that doesn’t mean it’s less effective. “The hollow body hold is an easy way to learn how to […]
If you’re tired of trying to crunch your way to a solid core or shredded midsection, there’s another foundational ab exercise that should be in your routine: leg lifts. Lifting your legs off the ground from a supine position targets […]
You’d be hard-pressed to find a yoga class without at least a few downward facing dog, and upward-facing dog poses, and that’s for a good reason. Appropriately done, foundational poses help fire up your whole kinetic chain, making them ideal […]
