Whether you’re squatting in a workout or simply squatting to pick something up off the floor, plenty of women (and men) wonder if this movement is inherently bad for their pelvic floor muscles. By the time you’re done reading this article, you’ll have your answer along with a solid understanding of the relationship between squatting movements and the pelvic floor …
Here’s How Often to do Pelvic Floor Exercises (A Specialist Explains)
When it comes to pelvic floor exercises, many individuals (gals and guys) wonder how often they should be performed. And while it can be different for everyone, there are thankfully some universal principles that just about everyone can follow. And if you get these parameters right, you’ll likely get your pelvic floor health sorted out as quickly and effectively as …
For the Guys: Here’s How to Relax Your Tight Pelvic Floor Muscles
The pelvic floor — everyone has one, regardless of whether or not you’re a gal or a guy. And while there is a lot of great pelvic floor information out there for the gals, there’s an unfortunate lack of information for us guys. But, fear not! This article has got you covered if you’re a guy who needs instructions on …
The BEST BFR Leg Exercises for Size and Strength (Backed by Science)
There are plenty of exercises to choose from when selecting the best blood flow restriction exercises for getting bigger and stronger legs. However, for movements that maximize overall leg size and strength, there are a few tried-and-true exercises that are incredibly effective. You will learn why within this article. The best leg exercises for BFR training maximize time under tension …
Strengthening Your Infraspinatus With A Dumbbell (3 Proven Exercises)
Rotator cuff injuries (such as partial tears, tendinopathies, etc.) are the third most common cause of musculoskeletal disability in humans. They can range from being a mild nuisance to an extremely painful and debilitating shoulder condition. Thankfully, resistance training has been shown to have excellent outcomes for many of these rotator cuff issues when done correctly. If you’re specifically trying …
Reviewing the Bells of Steel Open Trap Bar: All You Need to Know
This review will be going over all of the details worthy of knowing for the Bells of Steel open trap bar 3.0. Spending your hard-earned cash on a new piece of equipment should only be done when you feel confident that it will be a worthwhile purchase. So, if you want to know if this bar is worth it or …
Trigger Workouts: How They Solve Your BIGGEST Fitness Problems
The most common reasons why individuals don’t workout or maintain a fitness routine are due to a lack of available time, energy, or negative feelings towards exercising.1,2 If you can relate to either of these issues, trigger workouts can be an absolute game-changer for you and your fitness endeavours. And when it comes to keeping you moving, game-changers are a …
The Best Renegade Row Alternatives: Five AWESOME Variations to Try
The renegade row is a great exercise, but it’s not for everyone. Sometimes even the fittest and most experienced individuals tend to avoid this exercise due to abnormal discomfort their bodies experience, a lack of enjoyment from the exercise, or any other variety of reasons. Whatever the reason(s) may be, there are plenty of great alternative exercises that can be …
Reverse Nordics and Knee Health: What You MUST Understand
The reverse Nordic curl (often shortened to “reverse Nordics”) is an exercise making its way up the ranks in popularity within the fitness community these days. As many people begin to incorporate this deceptively challenging movement into their training, they often wonder if it is generally bad for the knees. While there can be a decent bit to unpack with …
Why You Have Reverse Nordic Knee Pain (And How to Fix it)
The reverse Nordic curl is a beautiful exercise in terms of its overall simplicity to perform, along with the benefits it can provide. When performed and progressed appropriately, it serves as an outstanding way to strengthen the quadriceps muscles while simultaneously enhancing muscle and tendon mobility. But if you’re having knee pain when performing this exercise, you’ll be hard-pressed to …