Of all the many squat variations, lateral squats are one of my favorites because they fire up your posterior chain (or the backside of your body), as well as your inner thighs. This makes them an ...

Running is a repetitive activity in the sagittal plane–the plane of motion in which you move forward and backward. So, at first thought, it may not make sense to slot side-to-side exercises into your ...

The box squat looks simple at first glance. Set up for a standard squat with a box or platform in place, sit down onto it, then stand back up. Easy, right? Not if you want to reap the true benefits of ...

If you’re training for a race or simply want stronger, more stable hips, add a few sets of lateral tube walks into your daily ...

THE BARBELL SQUAT is a foundational exercise for all kinds of strength trainees. The compound movement can be a tough one to master, though, and one of the most difficult aspects of it is lowering ...

When you think of a classic leg day, squats, lunges and deadlifts are probably your go-to. However, that means you're only training your body in one direction.'Our body moves across three different ...

If your goal is to build lower body strength, you're probably already practicing your squats, deadlifts, or hip bridges. But you may be missing out on a simple and super effective exercise — the ...

Strength training needs to be a prioritized part of every cyclist’s training routine, and the reasons for that are many. From ...

In contrast to your typical, “I learned this in PE class,” air squat, the box squat places a bench or box behind your butt to sit on at the bottom of the movement. This allows you to push your hips ...

The gluteal muscle group is comprised of three large muscles that work together to produce powerful hip movements. This week, I'll discuss some of the best exercises for this key area of the body. In ...

Squatting with resistance bands is an affordable and convenient way to build muscle and strength. Squats are a popular exercise that targets the glutes and surrounding muscles. However, many people ...