Posts Tagged ‘strength training’

Low Back Pain: 5 of the Best Abdominal Exercises

Low back injuries do not always occur from one single incident or event like lifting a heavy box.  Instead, most…

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Gluteus Maximus Exercise: Training in Multiple Planes

The gluteus maximus is the most powerful hip extensor.  This is important for functional activities performed in one plane such…

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How Power Training Benefits Older Adults

Typically training for power is thought of as something for young athletes. However, today older adults are staying more active…

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Bulgarian Split Squat Variations

The rear-foot-elevated or Bulgarian, split squat is an excellent exercise to train the lower body for sport or everyday life. …

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5 of the Best Gluteus Maximus Exercises

The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle of the hip and buttock.  It helps you maintain an erect standing posture…

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Gluteus maximus exercise

How Older Adults Can Prevent Muscle Loss

Sarcopenia is the term used to describe muscle loss with advancing age.  This process begins when you are in your…

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Fall Prevention: Strength Training Reduces Your Risk of Falling

More than 1 in 4 adults, 65 years and older, fall each year.  Falling once doubles your chances of falling…

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5 Gluteus Medius Exercise Progressions

The primary role of the gluteus medius is to stabilize and control movement of your pelvis during weight bearing activities. …

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Gluteus Medius Exercise: Getting Started

In a previous article, we discussed the importance of the gluteus medius muscle in controlling lower extremity alignment during the…

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How to Squat without Knee Pain

Many people avoid squatting because of knee pain.  However, when done correctly, or with a few easy modifications, just about…

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