As an exercise physiology nerd, I often find myself thinking about movement classifications, safety and other factors that aren't necessarily top of mind for most people. This is especially true when ...

They’re “really good for building balance and stability, and core work, but also depending on the exercise, they’re good for glute and quad development as well,” says Ari Cobb, CPT, a trainer and MMA ...

Contrary to what you may think, you don't need heavy weights to build leg strength. While a set of dumbbells can be a helpful tool while training, it's also possible to strengthen your quads, calves, ...

If you're looking for an exercise guaranteed to skyrocket your glute and hamstring growth, look no further than the hip thrust. Don't let social media fool you into thinking this leg day staple is ...

Whether exercise is a passion project or more like an errand, understanding the workouts that work for you is important. If you're new to the glute game, you may hear rumblings about the perks of a ...

Michael Easter is a professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas who writes about the most important people, places, ideas, and things impacting human health and performance. Find him at ...

Dealing with a leg being shorter than the other is hardly unusual when it comes to runners. In fact, if you think one of your legs is longer than the other, you can count yourself in good company. To ...

There are a few reasons why the barbell hip thrust will never be as popular as other compound lower body moves like barbell squats or deadlifts. The thing is, the barbell hip thrust isn’t just ...

Back pain can make you nervous about tying your shoes, let alone working out. However, while resting a painful back may help for a time, often getting back in the gym and moving makes it feel better, ...

If you're looking for the best hip stretches, you already know that sitting all day is brutal. Having a desk job can be a real pain in the neck. And back. And, especially, the hips. Hip stretches can ...

Want to strengthen your butt, hamstrings, and back, all while working on your core stability? You can do it all in one fell swoop, thanks to the glute-strengthening wonder known as the bridge. You've ...