Studies show that incorporating contrast loading can result in increased strength, more explosive power, and faster reaction ...

The dumbbell squat to press, also known as a thruster, is a compound exercise that starts in a front squat position and ends ...

Countless people seek emergency care for back pain, muscle strains and similar injuries resulting from “moving wrong” during mundane, everyday tasks such as bending over to tie shoes, lifting objects ...

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, ...

The battle against age-related muscle loss doesn’t have to be a losing one. After 30, adults typically lose 3% to 8% of their muscle mass each decade, but the right exercise combination can ...

"But squats, whether barbell, dumbbell, front squats, hex bar, or even bodyweight, are one of the most functional movements you can do." Squats are a compound movement that ... Squats are a movement ...

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 ...

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 ...

Building lean muscle doesn’t require expensive gym memberships or complicated machinery. The humble dumbbell remains one of the most effective tools for sculpting a strong, defined physique that turns ...

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 ...