I'll be the first to admit that I used to skip any sort of pre-workout stretch. But it turns out, I was seriously missing out. Dynamic stretching before a sweat sesh is key for optimizing performance, ...

Everyone knows that you need to commit time to training to hone your body for peak performance in sports and other physically demanding activities, but before you get to your workouts, there's one ...

Stretching regularly is crucial for your overall health. However, if you’re a person who actively exercises, dynamic stretching can be a game-changer. Activating muscles and improving your range of ...

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By stacking variations of the same movement, the squat, with different loading implements, you can target your lower body ...

1) For those that have knee/ankle injuries (Joe and Shay), they can do alternate exercises for dynamic squats. (Dynamic squats: squat without jumping) 2) Bryan can support his back with Therma balls ...

Stretching before a workout doesn’t have to be boring. If you’re eager to get your heart rate up and your body moving, try starting off with dynamic warm-up exercises that offer both immediate and ...

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If you like the pyramid workout, you will enjoy this squat pyramid that can be used as a warm-up. With a few added exercises, you quickly can turn it into a full leg workout. The best part of this ...

Whether you suffer from lower back pain on the gym floor or after a full day of sitting, you could probably benefit from sprinkling a few dynamic stretches into your daily routine. Often confused with ...

Let's face it, stretching before a workout is necessary and annoying. It eats up precious minutes that could otherwise be occupied doing an activity that burns calories. It's not particularly ...

The barbell squat is more than just a leg exercise. Its compound nature means it engages multiple joints and large muscle groups simultaneously, making it one of the most efficient ways to build ...