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Today’s move targets the glutes directly. This is a variation on the regular seated leg press. As with the standard exercise, you sit with your back tall and pressed up against the…

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The Smith machine is a great instrument for those who are trying to increase the amount they lift when they don’t have the comfort of a spotter. Because this machine is basically a rack with a weighted bar that runs along a chain…

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To begin this move, lie the foam roller on the floor. Position yourself on your side with your arm outstretched and the roller placed just below your armpit. The roller should be placed the long way so it is perpendicular to your body.…

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Many people who work out, runners especially, often complain of having a tight IT band. IT stands for iliotibial tract, and it runs down the sides of your legs.  The following move, done on a foam roller, is an excellent way to relieve…

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We all know cardio workouts can become boring and monotonous after a while. If you are looking for something new, try the following workout. It can be done on any piece of cardio equipment (bike, treadmill, elliptical, etc.). The effort level is based…

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This move is a great exercise to increase strength in your core and chest. Although you use mainly your body weight, this is considered an intermediate to advanced move, and you should know how to perform a push up before trying it. You…

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Hold a dumbbell in each hand. Stand straight with arms arms hanging down and palms facing in. Keep your elbows at your sides as you raise the dumbbell up until your thumb is in line with your shoulder. Do not turn your wrist---your…

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This is an excellent exercise to really hone in on the glutes, hamstrings and quadriceps. Stand with your feet wider than your hips, with toes pointed out. Squat down until your thighs are parallel to the ground. Push up using the muscles in…

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If you are suffering from low back pain and are looking for a good stretch to help relieve it, this is the move for you. To begin, kneel on the floor on all fours. Make sure your hands are directly underneath…

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This move combines leg strength, core strength, power, and balance in one exercise. You will need a TRX system to complete it. You should have adequate balance on one leg before trying this move.

To begin, adjust the straps…

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Depth jumps are a great way to increase power in your legs while working on balance and stabilization in your ankles, knees and hips. You will need a plyometric box or a step with risers to complete this exercise. The height…

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This total body move works on muscular strength and balance throughout your chest, arms, core, and legs. Since it is considered highly advanced, you should be able to perform a proper push up and be able to support your own body…

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This leg exercise increases strength and balance with the use of a balance disc and a stability ball. If you don’t have a balance disc, a balance board or Airex pad can be used as well. You should be able to adequately…

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This move is a simple yet effective way to build strength in your arms, particularly in the forearms and hands. It’s also a good exercise for anyone who performs in weight lifting competitions. You will need weighted plates to complete this move.…

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This move targets the entire core, and improves muscular strength and endurance throughout the abdominals and obliques. The Bosu ball also helps to increase balance and stability throughout the entire body.

To begin, lie the Bosu ball flat side…

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