Want to squat deeper, jump higher, or run faster? Hip isolation work can boost your performance both in and out of the gym—and as a bonus, it can help firm up your abs and glutes in the process! Don’t go too heavy with these exercises. Keep your core braced, and pause at the top (contracted)…
Start with a low step beside you and use only your bodyweight at first. As your strength and stability improve, you can progress to holding a pair of dumbbells. Keep your hips level throughout the movement. If the step is too high, maintaining this position will be difficult. A common mistake is pushing off with…