Exercise Tutorial: Barbell Staggered Stance Deadlift
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Exercise Tutorial: Barbell Staggered Stance Deadlift

Do you need a progression from the conventional deadlift, but you’re not quite ready for a full Single Leg Deadlift? The Staggered Stance Deadlift is perfect for you! Learn more about the Barbell Staggered Stance Deadlift including how to perform the movement, and why it is a great progression. .

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Muscle Breakdown: Pronator Teres
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Muscle Breakdown: Pronator Teres

The Pronator Teres is a muscle that belongs to the Superficial Flexors of the forearm. Learn all about the Pronator Teres including its function, action and how you can stretch and strengthen the muscle.

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Exercise Tutorial: X Band Walk
Exercises Stephanie Zaban (R. Kin & MPK) Exercises Stephanie Zaban (R. Kin & MPK)

Exercise Tutorial: X Band Walk

The X Band Walk is an exercise that uses a resistance band to increase strength in the abductors of the leg. Learn more about the X Band Walk including how to perform the movement, and what its benefits include.

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Muscle Breakdown: Anconeus
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Muscle Breakdown: Anconeus

The Anconeus is a small triangle shaped muscle located by the elbow. Learn more about the Anconeus including its function, innervation, and exercises to help strengthen the muscle.

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Exercise Tutorial: Barbell Wrist Curl
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Exercise Tutorial: Barbell Wrist Curl

The Barbell Wrist Curl is a variation of the Barbell Curl that targets the muscles of the forearm. If you are looking to increase grip strength, continue reading to learn more about this exercise, and how to perform the movement.

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Exercise Tutorial: Barbell Curl
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Exercise Tutorial: Barbell Curl

The Barbell Curl is a simple exercise that you can learn that will significantly increase the size and strength of the Biceps over time. Learn more about the additional benefits of this movement, including other variations of the Barbell Curl.

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Exercise Tutorial: Military Press
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Exercise Tutorial: Military Press

The Military Press is an old exercise that has many benefits! Learn more about the Military Press including how to perform the exercise, and different variations that you can try.

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What Is PNF Stretching and How to Use It
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What Is PNF Stretching and How to Use It

PNF Stretching is a technique used to increase flexibility and range of motion in the muscles. Learn more about this stretching technique including how to perform various PNF Stretches, and methods you can use to perform PNF Stretches by yourself.

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The Splenius Muscles and Their Role in Posture
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The Splenius Muscles and Their Role in Posture

The Splenius Capitis and Splenius Cervicis are two muscles in the back of the neck that can become problematic if they are not functioning correctly. Learn more about these two muscles that have the same function, and where your headaches can be coming from!

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Muscle Breakdown: Brachioradialis
Muscles Stephanie Zaban (R. Kin & MPK) Muscles Stephanie Zaban (R. Kin & MPK)

Muscle Breakdown: Brachioradialis

If you are drinking coffee from a mug, you are using your Brachioradialis to lift the mug to your face. The Brachioradialis is a flexor of the forearm that assists in pronation and supination. Learn more about this muscle including how to stretch and strengthen it.

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Exercise Tutorial: Tricep Dips
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Exercise Tutorial: Tricep Dips

The Tricep Dip is a bodyweight exercise that focuses on building strength in the Triceps, shoulders and chest. Learn more about the Tricep Dip including different ways you can perform the exercise based on your muscular strength.

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Muscle Breakdown: Gracilis
Muscles Stephanie Zaban (R. Kin & MPK) Muscles Stephanie Zaban (R. Kin & MPK)

Muscle Breakdown: Gracilis

The Gracilis muscle is located in the inner thigh and is part of the adductor muscle groups. Learn more about the function of the Gracilis muscle, as well as exercises and stretches that you can perform to strengthen the muscle.

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