You don’t need a loaded barbell and a weightlifting rig to get strong hamstrings. When done properly, bodyweight hamstring exercises can provide that sought-after sculpted...
What makes the squat thrust so effective? Using only your bodyweight, it repeatedly hits many of the major muscle groups in both your upper and lower...
If you want to move more powerfully and prevent injury, it’s time to incorporate hip extensions into your exercise routine. So, what’s a hip extension?...
If you’ve grown a little bored with your typical bodyweight workout, try taking a step back — literally — with the reverse lunge. Unlike the forward...
Whether done by stepping forward or backward, the bodyweight lunge is popular among trainers for good reason: It not only hits your legs and glutes, but also works your core...
Lunges are often an afterthought when it comes to lower-body exercises. In most workouts (maybe yours?) they typically take a back seat to “bigger” moves such...
When it comes to keeping your quad muscles strong and healthy, stretching is as important to your routine as strengthening exercises are. Lying quad stretches really target the...
Standing calf raises require minimal equipment — or none at all — and they’re suitable for beginners and seasoned exercisers alike. This move works your...
Looking for a novel way to work your hamstrings, glutes, and lower back while burning a ton of calories at the same time? The dumbbell deadlift, a less-celebrated take...
