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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By FAR One Of My Top Glute Strengthening Exercises!!
This exercise absolutely LIGHTS the glutes on fire! This is hands down one of my top glute strengthening exercises! All you need to do this exercise are towels/sliders/roller. Weights are optional! Rather…
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5 Top Hip Strengthening Exercises For Building STRONG Hips!!
Many people of all fitness levels and abilities, ages, and backgrounds, struggle with hips that feel like the tin man in the Wizard Of Oz! It doesn’t have to be this way!…
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5 Important Muscles You Are NOT Training, But Should Be!
Only training the larger muscles, or the muscles you can see in the mirror, might be holding you back from performing at a higher level and feeling your best! I know MANY…
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Build STRONG Legs And Glutes With These 5 Band Exercises!
Here are 5 resistance band exercises that will help you build strong legs and glutes! While these exercises are great for home workouts, they can also be done at the gym, or…
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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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How I Built My Strongest Lower Body While In My 40s!
As I talked about in a recent blog post, my training has evolved a lot from my 20s to 40s! My entire body has gotten dramatically stronger, and I feel way more…
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Fix This Common Lower Body Strength Training Mistake!
When you are doing lunge, split squat, and staggered stance deadlift variations, do you have a REALLY tough time stabilizing and maintaining balance? Do you find that your lack of balance and…
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5 Exercises For STRONGER Adductors
The adductors are a muscle group that are overlooked by many. Fixating on the glutes (a lot of people can probably relate to this) but neglecting the adductors is a common mistake…
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You Do NOT Need Barbell Hip Thrusts To Build Strong Glutes!
While many people adore barbell hip thrusts and they can be a great option, you do not have to do heavy barbell hip thrusts to strengthen and grow your glutes! In fact, you…
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Build A STRONG Full Body With These 6 Dumbbell Exercises
Build a strong full body using just dumbbells. Here are 6 of my go-to exercises for accomplishing this! You CAN build a strong body using a fairly minimal amount of equipment! These…
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5 Top Exercises For Building Strength, Mobility, And Athleticism
Here are 5 top exercises for building strength, mobility, and athleticism. These exercises require a fairly minimal amount of equipment so they are great for home workouts, and they can also be…
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5 Exercises For STRONGER Hip Flexors AND Core Muscles!
I’ll come right out and say it. Most people, including beginner to advanced gym goers, runners, and athletes do not give their hip flexors the strengthening attention this important muscle group needs and…
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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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6 Top Exercises For Building Strong Adductors And Hip Flexors
The adductors and hip flexors are muscle groups that are overlooked by many! Fixating on the glutes (a lot of people can probably relate to this) but neglecting the adductors and/or hip…
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Build STRONG Hamstrings And Glutes With Just Dumbbells!
This might come as a surprise to many people… You do NOT need to have a lot of equipment at your disposal to achieve top workout results! Here are 5 of my…
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Travel Workout: 6 Band Exercises That Will Get You STRONG!
Do you ever find yourself traveling for work or pleasure and you want to get in an effective workout, but the hotel, AirBnb, or wherever you are staying lacks a quality gym?…
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Build A Strong Lower Body Using Only Dumbbells
A lot of people falsely assume they need a lot of equipment to gain strength and build muscle. This couldn’t be further from the truth! Here are 5 of my go-to lower…
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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…