How-To Video Series: Muscle Release and Activation (Muscle Activation Technique)
We all know it's important to stretch after a workout to reduce recovery time, but what if there was something that took it one step further and made your workouts even more effective? This is where muscle activation technique, release & activation comes in. Read about muscle activation technique.
Exercise Tutorial: Butt Kicks
Glute kicks are also known as butt kicks. In this article, we’ll be explaining how to use this exercise, as well as a couple of variations, and finally the benefits of performing the glute kicks.
How to Use Battle Ropes
In this article, we will breakdown how to use battle ropes. Learn what do battle ropes do, different styles and variations, and the benefits of incorporating it in your workout.
Exercise Tutorial: Frankenstein Walk (Walking Toe Touch)
The Frankenstein Walk is also known as the Walking Toe Touch.Read about our exercise tutorial on how to do, muscles worked, and why is the Frankenstein walk useful.
Exercise Tutorial: Trunk Rotation
By working on your trunk rotation you will overtime increase lumbar spine and hip flexibility, allowing for greater mobility of the trunk. The lower trunk rotation exercise is great for anyone who experiences low back pain and is great to perform if you’re slouching or sitting at a desk for most of the day.
Exercise Tutorial: W Raise
A W raise is a variation of a lateral raise that is a great upper body exercise that targets the shoulders. This is an isolation exercise that can be completed with or without equipment and is a great addition to any training program.
Exercise Tutorial: Landmine Deadlift
If you find that the conventional Deadlift is putting too much stress on your back, the Landmine Deadlift is for you! The Landmine Deadlift features many variations that are considered to be safer than the conventional Deadlift due to the position of the body. Learn more about the Landmine Deadlift, and how it can benefit you!
Resistance Band Back Exercises
Resistance Bands are versatile pieces of equipment that can target different areas throughout the body. The Back contains many important muscles that Resistance Bands can help to target and strengthen. Learn more about Resistance Band Back Exercises, and the types of Resistance Band Exercises that you should be performing for different areas of the back.
Exercise Tutorial: Hurdler Stretch
The Hurdler Stretch has been around for ages and is a popular stretch for targeting the Hamstrings and Hips.
Exercise Tutorial: Landmine Squat
The Landmine Squat is a squat variation that will allow you to work the entire body! Learn more about this exercise including which muscles are activated, and different variations of the Landmine Squat that you can perform.
Muscle Breakdown: Pectineus
The Pectineus is an adductor that is located in the anterior and medial compartments of the thigh. Learn more about this muscle including ways you can strengthen it, and what types of athletes are more susceptible to Pectineus injury.
Exercise Tutorial: Bent Knee Push Up
A bent knee push up is a body weight exercise in which you press yourself up off the ground against gravity.
Exercise Tutorial: Forward Bend
The Forward Bend is a great stretch to help both the mind and body relax. Include the Forward Bend in your daily routine if you are looking to increase flexibility, relieve tension in your spine and find a few moments of mindfulness in your day!
Muscle Breakdown: Plantaris
The Plantaris is a small muscle in the lower leg that features a long tendon that runs down to the Ankle. Learn more about this vestigial structure including what happens when it is injured.
Bubble Butt and Thick Thighs (Ultimate Guide)
A bubble butt and thick thighs are booties and thighs rounder than your average! It is the polar opposite of a flat butt. Learn about achieving a bubble butt and thick thighs with a proper exercise program, nutrition for growth, time exception, injury prevention, and more.
Muscle Breakdown: Tibialis Posterior
The Tibialis Posterior is an important muscle to help support our feet! A healthy Tibialis Anterior Tendon is required to ensure that we do not suffer from flat feet. Learn more about what Tibialis Posterior Dysfunction means, and the steps you can take to avoid painful symptoms.
Muscle Breakdown: Flexor Hallucis Longus
The Flexor Hallucis Longus is an important muscle in the lower leg that helps us to move our big toe. Learn more about the Flexor Hallucis Longus including activities that can put you at risk for irritation, and ways that you can relieve these symptoms.
Equipment Breakdown: Booty Bands
Booty Bands are a piece of equipment that will enhance your workout. Booty Bands aim to tone, sculpt and lift the butt when used consistently. Learn more about Booty Bands, and how they can help to strengthen the glutes, legs, core and even shoulders!
What Home Gym Equipment Should You Buy
We will run you through some must-have pieces of equipment and lifting accessories to have in your home gym as well as provide you with specific product recommendations to assist you with creating your ideal home gym.
Exercise Tutorial: Toe Touch
Toe Touches are a fantastic exercise to increase strength in the core. However, have you heard of the other variations of a Toe Touch? Learn more about each type of Toe Touch you can perform, and how to do so.