If you tend to lean forward when performing step-ups, try this version. The heel-elevated side step-up helps keep you upright and really targets the teardrop muscle above the knee known as the vastus medialis oblique (VMO). A wedge board is often used for this exercise, but a Health Bridges arch works just as well. Give…
Favor higher reps when doing seated leg extensions. The key is constant tension: Don’t use too heavy of a weight, go up to a “soft lock” position, and don’t let the plates touch at the bottom. Keep the movement smooth and fluid, and fight through the burn as much as possible. On the last rep,…
You won’t find a better exercise for building the lower body than the squat. However, that doesn’t mean squats should be the only tool in your toolbox! Recently, single-leg training has been championed as a suitable alternative to bilateral squatting, with split squat and lunge variations being the go-to choices for folks seeking a break…