Isolation exercises, or single-joint movements that focus on just one muscle at a time, can be essential for building muscle ...

The dumbbell squat to press, also known as a thruster, is a compound exercise that starts in a front squat position and ends in an overhead press. This full body movement can be done using dumbbells, ...

A primal movement workout combines several of them in a flowy sequence or circuit. There’s usually some floor work involved.

Time constraints no longer serve as valid excuses for skipping exercise when strategic movement patterns can deliver remarkable results in just 10 minutes daily. The human body responds powerfully to ...

I am a former personal trainer and still enjoy learning and brushing up on my training knowledge from time to time. I've had my wellness and lifestyle content published in various online publications ...

Weak thigh muscles affect millions of people, creating challenges with daily activities like climbing stairs, getting up from chairs, or maintaining balance during movement. The quadriceps and ...

Study Design Randomised controlled trial. Objectives To investigate the effect of National Academy of Sport Medicine (NASM) corrective exercises on functional movement patterns, sensorimotor function, ...

“Compound movements work multiple joints and muscle groups at the same time, raising the heart rate and boosting calorie burn. Compound movements are also great because they incorporate functional ...

Study Design Quasi-experimental study. Objectives To determine the effectiveness of an 8 week core stability training program on the Functional Movement Screen (FMS), Lateral step down (LSD) and Y ...

The hip hinge is one of the most functional movement patterns used regularly in everyday life—anytime you bend forward to pick something up off the floor, you’re utilizing it. And if you’re looking to ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...