Deadlifts, push-ups and lunges are among the best functional fitness exercises. Image Credit: Fly View Productions/E+/GettyImages In This Article What Is It? Functional Fitness vs. Strength Training Benefits Sample Workout Bottom Line Movements like climbing stairs, carting a trash can out to the curb and squatting down to load the washing machine may seem like…
Child’s pose, Cossack squats and side planks are examples of exercises to strengthen and relax you before bed. Image Credit: Goodboy Picture Company/E+/GettyImages In This Article Instructions Exercises Benefits Tips Sometimes your body needs a little movement to help you relax before catching some shut-eye. However, engaging in an invigorating sweat session before your head…
Alligator crawl benefits include working your core and arms, stretching your hip flexors and building shoulder stability. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages In This Article Instructions Benefits Donkey kicks to inchworms and bear planks — there’s no shortage of exercises inspired by animals. Now, you can add alligator crawls to the list. Advertisement The full-body exercise –…
Challenge yourself with this 15-minute body-weight workout that tests your entire body. Image Credit: FluxFactory/E+/GettyImages There tends to be a stigma around body-weight exercises, but the truth is, you can get stronger and build muscle with just a 15-minute body-weight workout — and if you challenge yourself enough, build as much strength and muscle as…
Image Credit: gpointstudio/iStock/GettyImages In This Article High-Bar Squat Instructions High-Bar Squat Benefits Low-Bar Squat Instructions Low-Bar Squat Benefits High-Bar Squat vs. Low-Bar Squat The Bottom Line When you’re a back squat beginner, you probably don’t put much forethought into your barbell’s positioning. There’s a good chance you place the bar in a spot on your…
When doing leg curls with a dumbbell, make sure your knees stay in contact with the floor at all times. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative In This Article Instructions Benefits Tips Machine Leg Curls More Variations FAQ Deadlifts get a lot of praise for their hamstring-building ability. But if you really want to give your hamstrings…
You can try these arm, shoulder and chest stretches any time your upper body feels sore. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative The 30-Day Push-Up Challenge helps you perfect your form, discover new variations and build up to doing 60 push-ups in one day. Click here for all the details on the challenge. Biceps and triceps, high-intensity…
Modify your push-ups by doing them on an incline or break them into smaller sets as you progress through the 30-Day Push-Up Challenge. Image Credit: Getty Images/LIVESTRONG.com Creative Healthy habits are built one day at a time. Our monthly fitness challenges can help you stay on track all year long. In This Article Challenge Basics…
The birddog is one of several exercises that can help correct your posture and stretch the muscles that get tight when you sit for long periods of time Image Credit: Getty Images By now, you’ve probably heard that “sitting is the new smoking.” Indeed, according to the Mayo Clinic, research has shown that sitting for…
You can do both hack squats and back squats with a barbell. Image Credit: Fly View Productions/E+/GettyImages In This Article Hack Squat Form Back Squat Form Mistakes and Safety Tips Hack Squat vs. Back Squat There are about as many squat variations as there are flavors of ice cream. That is, there’s something for everyone….
