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The MMA-Inspired Lower-Body Power and Speed Workout
Read More: The MMA-Inspired Lower-Body Power and Speed WorkoutOne of the main tenets linking the various disciplines of martial arts together is the idea that we all have a “center” from which our energy and power flow. Located deep within our core, it’s where a martial artist accesses their chi — the life force and vitality that exists within every living creature. While the…
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8 Exercises to Work Your Inner Thighs
Read More: 8 Exercises to Work Your Inner ThighsThe inner thighs are not often thought of as a commonly used muscle throughout our everyday activities. However, these muscles are actually very important when it comes to most movements we perform both inside and out of the gym. The inner-thigh muscles, aka adductors, mainly work to squeeze the thighs together, helping in hip rotational…
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The 30-Minute Leg Superset Workout
Read More: The 30-Minute Leg Superset WorkoutSqueezing a complete, well-rounded leg workout into just 30 minutes can be a challenge, we admit — even more so if you tend to give added attention to that all-important booty during your typical session. The trick to optimizing your efficiency without compromising your results? Choosing exercises that do triple duty by engaging the quadriceps,…
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15-Minute Calf-Burning Workout
Read More: 15-Minute Calf-Burning WorkoutWhile other bodyparts offer a wide range of exercise options, calves . . . well, tend to be boring, truth be told. In the gym, it’s all about raises: You stand with the balls of your feet on a step, platform or rail of a seated or standing calf machine, and then you simply raise…
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The Lower-Body Kettlebell Blast
Read More: The Lower-Body Kettlebell BlastKettlebells have come a long (long) way since their humble origins as counterweights for dry good sales at Russian open-air markets more than three centuries ago. Shined and streamlined for today’s fitness buff, these simple implements — a rounded weight with a sturdy handle attached — are a go-to for anyone looking to upgrade the…
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The 10-Minute Squat Challenge
Read More: The 10-Minute Squat ChallengePlus four stretches that will improve mobility and enable you to master this squat challenge. This squat challenge isn’t about accumulating reps or finding a one-rep max, though you will see an improvement in these areas. It’s about improving your overall squatting mechanics, which will allow you to lift more weight more efficiently and earn…
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Form and Function Calf Exercises
Read More: Form and Function Calf ExercisesThese two essential calf movements will sharpen every facet of your lower leg. Your calves are composed primarily of your gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, and they are responsible for plantar flexion at the ankle — i.e., getting you up on your tippy-toes. Unilateral exercises such as this one focus on one leg at a time,…
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Form and Function Hamstring Workout
Read More: Form and Function Hamstring WorkoutTry these two essential hamstring moves that can improve your training potential — and your rear view. Well-trained hamstrings can improve athletic performance, boost strength in heavier lifts and round out your rear view. Romanian Deadlift Form: Romanian (Stiff-Legged) Deadlift A standard barbell deadlift begins with the weight on the floor with your knees bent,…
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4 Squat-Jump Variations for Lower-Body Power
Read More: 4 Squat-Jump Variations for Lower-Body PowerDial up your vertical power and enhance your metabolic capacity with these four squat-jump variations. Very little compares to the squat jump for developing lower-body power, and whether your goal is to destroy your quads, spike your heart rate or increase your vertical hops, this move is the gold standard. Use these four moves to…
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Track Workout: Build Stronger Legs
Read More: Track Workout: Build Stronger LegsBuild powerful quads with this outdoor circuit. Fall is coming. Days are getting shorter and nights are cooling down. Thankfully, fall is genuinely one of my favorite seasons to get outside and exercise. It’s beautiful here in New England. The air is crisp and exercise outdoors is almost effortless. One of my favorite ways to build strong…