Stability ball wall squat

Benefits: Strengthen your glutes, hamstrings, and quads while building stability through your hips and core. Perform back-to-back reps, or hold each rep as long as possible. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and a stability ball between the middle of your back and a wall. Your feet should be slightly in front of your body. This […]

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Stability ball deadbug

Benefits: Deadbug exercises teach your core to work as it was designed to do — keeping your spine stable while your arms and legs do their own thing. This variation cranks it up a notch by requiring an extra ab squeeze to keep the stability ball in place, while also targeting your obliques. Lie with your […]

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Barbell squat

Exercise details Target muscles: Gluteus Maximus, Quadriceps (Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius) Synergists: Adductor Magnus, Soleus Dynamic stabilizers (not highlighted): Hamstrings (Biceps Femoris, Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus), Gastrocnemius Important stabilizers (not highlighted): Erector Spinae, Rectus Abdominis, Obliques Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Load a barbell on a rack at upper-chest height. Step under […]

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Single-Leg Squat Off Box

Stand with one foot on box, one leg off • Squat down pushing hips back; keep chest up and back flat • Extend arms to balance • Lower hips until thighs parallel to ground • Extend at knee and hips; return to starting position Coaching Point: When you squat, push your hips back and keep […]

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