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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
Each year, SELF’s Activewear Awards highlight the best new workout apparel. (And, let’s be honest, the best stuff to wear for running errands, getting shit done…or for sitting on the couch and doing nothing.) Our editors spend all year keeping […]
Want to get an effective leg workout at home, but don’t have any equipment? No sweat — if you’re ready to work out, you already have everything you need to perform these bodyweight exercises for legs. “Bodyweight exercises are a great […]
