To be very clear, if you want to get better at running, you NEED to run. However… While running is very beneficial, running is not a suitable substitute for strength training.…
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5 Single Leg Exercises For A Stronger Lower Body
Single leg exercises are very beneficial as they prevent you from overusing or compensating with your dominant side. This will play a role in how your body performs, feels, and even looks…
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Can’t Do Pistol Squats? Here Are 5 Top Pistol Squat Alternatives!
Pistol squats are an AWESOME exercise! They require a combination of lower body unilateral strength, mobility, stability, and balance. But guess what? Not everybody is able to get their first pistol squat safely…
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7 Of My Favorite Foot And Lower Leg Strengthening Exercises
Here are 7 of my favorite foot and lower leg strengthening exercises. All of these exercises vary in difficulty. Some are basic, and others are more advanced. Having strong feet and lower legs…
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5 Hip Flexor Strengthening Exercises You Likely Haven’t Tried!
The hip flexors are a muscle group most people totally neglect, particularly when it comes to strengthening. Raise your hand if you can relate! Most people do not give their hip flexors the…
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5 Important Muscles You Are NOT Training – Part 3
When a lot of people train, they focus purely on the larger muscle groups, or the muscles they can see in the mirror. Can you relate to this? Only training the larger…
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5 Hip Flexor/Lower Body Exercises For Runners
To be very clear, if you want to get better at running, you NEED to run. However, while running offers many benefits, running is not a suitable substitute for strength training.…
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5 Exercises For STRONG Quads
Here are 5 exercises that strengthen the quadriceps. All of these exercises require minimal equipment so they can be done at home or in a gym. #1) Negative 1.5 Rep Rear Foot…
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5 Exercises For Stronger Feet And Lower Legs
Here are 5 top exercises for strengthening the muscles in the foot and lower leg. These exercises will be beneficial to runners, and really, all people. #1) Isometric Skater Squat + Lateral Band…
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5 Important Muscles You Are NOT Training!
When a lot of people train, they focus purely on the larger muscle groups, or the muscles they can see in the mirror. Can you relate to this? Only training the larger…
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5 Effective And Deceptively Challenging Resistance Band Exercises
Here are 5 effective and deceptively challenging resistance band exercises you can add to your arsenal. While these exercises are great options for home workouts, they can also be done at…
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Light Up Your Posterior Chain And Core With This Exercise!
This deceptively challenging exercise strengthens the posterior chain muscles, and the muscles in the foot and lower leg. This exercise also improves lumbo-pelvic stability. This exercise happens to be a favourite of…
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4 Top Exercises For Strengthening The Lower Legs And Feet
Here are 4 top exercises for strengthening the lower legs and feet. This will help with all of your strength training, running, other sports, and even daily activities! #1) Tibialis Anterior Kettlebell…
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Struggling To Get Your First Pistol Squat? Try This!
Do you struggle to keep your extended leg up/foot from striking the floor during pistol squats? Or do your quadriceps cramp? This could mean you need to strengthen your hip flexors! In…
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Troubleshooting 5 Key Reasons Why You Are Struggling With Pistol Squats
Here are five common issues people experience when they are learning pistol squats. Unfortunately, as many people are not following a fundamentally sound program, and are not getting helpful coaching tips, they…
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Squat Challenge For Strong Feet And Calves, And Better Mobility
Here is an awesome (and very difficult) exercise for strengthening the lower legs and feet, and improving ankle and knee mobility. I’m performing calf raises while remaining in the bottom position of…
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Awesome Exercise For Pistol Squats, Ankle Mobility, And Core
This exercise strengthens the muscles in the foot and lower leg, glutes, quadriceps, and hamstrings, and improves lumbo-pelvic stability. If being in a pistol squat doesn’t feel comfortable, you can do these…
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5 Exercises Runners Need To Try.
To be very clear, if you want to get better at running, you NEED to run. However, while running offers many benefits, running is not a suitable substitute for strength training.…
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Part 1 – Struggling To Do Pistol Squats? Try This Exercise!
Are you struggling to do pistol squats? Kickstand pistol squats will help bridge the gap! Unlike regular pistol squats, you will keep the heel of your non-working leg on a towel/something that…
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Step-Ups: Form Fix
Step-ups are an awesome and very beneficial exercise when performed correctly. Unfortunately, most people make key errors that render the exercise much less effective. I have a solution! Potential Solutions: When you…