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‘These are the 5 compound exercises you should do to build full-body functional strength and muscle,’ says a personal trainer

I’d argue that we’ve fallen into a trap: overcomplicating our workouts. Drawn in by sparkly new exercises and social media trends, we’ve forgotten that the most effective workouts are actually just ...

Isolation Exercises Are Essential to Maximize Your Workout Gains

Isolation exercises can help you build all of them. But perhaps more importantly, performing exercises that allow you to ...
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3 powerful exercise moves that reverse muscle loss after 40

The battle against age-related muscle loss doesn’t have to be a losing one. After 30, adults typically lose 3% to 8% of their muscle mass each decade, but the right exercise combination can ...

Yes, "No-Sweat Exercises" Still Count — Here Are 6 to Try

If you'd prefer to stay dry but still want to build strength, let us introduce you to "no-sweat exercises." The truth is, we all have days when we'd rather not risk slipping in a pool of our own sweat ...
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8 proven exercises that strengthen weak thighs

Weak thigh muscles affect millions of people, creating challenges with daily activities like climbing stairs, getting up from chairs, or maintaining balance during movement. The quadriceps and ...

This beginner calisthenics workout builds strength fast – minimal equipment needed

‘Start in a high plank position with hands slightly wider than shoulder-width,’ instructs Livemore. Engage your core and glutes, and maintain a straight line from your feet to your head. ‘With elbows ...
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How ‘Making Orange Juice With Your Armpits’ Will Improve Your Deadlift Form

Use these deadlift form tips from certified trainers to improve your technique and get the most out of this total-body exercise. The hip hinge is one of the most functional movement patterns used ...
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What Is Primal Movement And Can It Make You Fitter?

RELATED: What Is Primal Movement? Primal movement is “training your body to function the way it was designed,” says Marshall W ...
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P5 Effect of nasm corrective exercises on functional movement patterns, sensorimotor function, & fatigue in collegiate athletes with functional ankle instability

Study Design Randomised controlled trial. Objectives To investigate the effect of National Academy of Sport Medicine (NASM) corrective exercises on functional movement patterns, sensorimotor function, ...
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P18 The effect of core stability training on functional movement patterns in collegiate athletes

Study Design Quasi-experimental study. Objectives To determine the effectiveness of an 8 week core stability training program on the Functional Movement Screen (FMS), Lateral step down (LSD) and Y ...
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How ‘Making Orange Juice With Your Armpits’ Will Improve Your Deadlift Form

The hip hinge is one of the most functional movement patterns used regularly in everyday life—anytime you bend forward to pick something up off the floor, you’re utilizing it. And if you’re looking to ...