‘Resistance bands—and especially resistance bands for glutes—are a great tool for providing resistance through the full range of motion of an exercise, as well as helping to activate key stabiliser muscles in the hips and shoulders,’ says Lee Mullins, personal trainer and founder of the Workshop Gymnasium. Are resistance bands good for squats? Resistance bands … Read more

“The Russian twist targets all the muscles in your core, making it a great abs exercise when you’re tight on time,” says Peter Donohoe, NASM-certified personal trainer, core strength teacher at the Boston Ballet, and functional performance specialist for Hydrow. What do Russian crunches do? The Russian twist is an effective way to build your … Read more

The single-leg deadlift is a simple yet effective exercise for simultaneously strengthening and toning the butt muscles and improving balance. You can perform this with a kettlebell or dumbbell, although beginners can do it without any weights. You can make it a part of your lower body stength and toning routine. What does single leg … Read more

The pistol squat—or single-leg squat—might just be one of the hardest exercises you’ll ever do. It not only requires strength, but also flexibility and balance. What is the hardest workout routine ever? 45 minutes of jumping jacks. 1 mile 200lb sled push. Deadlift your bodyweight in reps with no rest. 1/4 mile farmers walk with … Read more

You have probably heard someone say, “If you want to get better glutes, squatting is the way to go.” Recently, though, hip thrusters have gained momentum as the best exercise for glute development. Although, there is no concrete evidence that one is better than the other, some studies have been done (also here). What is … Read more

Almost all studies have shown that creatine can help improve anaerobic endurance, build muscle, and reduce muscle damage. If you want to build a better butt with weight-based workouts, then creatine will be an essential substance in your diet. Should a female take creatine? Creatine has been shown to help women build lean muscle, since … Read more

For strength endurance, the ideal frequency for power cleaning is two or three sessions a week. When learning the power clean technique, though, many personal trainers use it four or five times a week so that their clients get up to speed and perfect their techniques quickly. What are clean workouts good for? Clean workouts … Read more

The lunge exercise strengthens the leg muscles, primarily the gluteus maximus, hamstrings, quadriceps, and gastrocnemius/soleus (calves). In addition to being prime movers, the hamstrings and gastrocnemius function as dynamic stabilizers at the knee joint through the lunge movement, increasing its effectiveness. Are weighted lunges better than squats? Squats v lunges Squats are considered to the … Read more

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_Z2LftZDvk How do you properly do a fly? httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eozdVDA78K0 How can we make fly at home? httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvXdcjNpTB0 Is fly a good exercise? Dumbbell flyes give the shoulders, chest, and triceps a great workout. There are a handful of exercises you can use to target the shoulders and the pectoral muscles, but flyes have the unique … Read more

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3pNapEpn48 Is Switch good for exercise? The Nintendo Switch is an adaptable system. Plug it into the base to play on the big TV screen at home, or carry it with you wherever you go for a portable experience. It’s such a great way to keep up with your fitness. Can you lose weight playing … Read more