Our bodies move in various directions to perform tasks such as picking up a child, carrying luggage, or getting up and down ...

The split squat can be done using dumbbells, a barbell, kettlebells or your own bodyweight. To make the exercise harder, you can place the back foot on an elevated surface to perform a Bulgarian split ...

Countless people seek emergency care for back pain, muscle strains and similar injuries resulting from “moving wrong” during mundane, everyday tasks such as bending over to tie shoes, lifting objects ...

Study Design Randomised controlled trial. Objectives To investigate the effect of National Academy of Sport Medicine (NASM) corrective exercises on functional movement patterns, sensorimotor function, ...

Study Design Quasi-experimental study. Objectives To determine the effectiveness of an 8 week core stability training program on the Functional Movement Screen (FMS), Lateral step down (LSD) and Y ...

Squats are a fundamental human movement pattern that plays a vital role in everyday activities, from standing up to lifting objects. Despite some misconceptions, this compound exercise is not only ...

The battle against age-related muscle loss doesn’t have to be a losing one. After 30, adults typically lose 3% to 8% of their muscle mass each decade, but the right exercise combination can ...

The need for speed as a runner is crucial. But to pick up your pace, you need to increase your power. And the key to increasing your power? Building strength. That’s why you want to incorporate ...

The hip hinge is one of the most functional movement patterns used regularly in everyday life—anytime you bend forward to pick something up off the floor, you’re utilizing it. And if you’re looking to ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...