The hamstring muscles make up part of your posterior chain and activate during hip extension and when flexing the knee joint. The muscle, which is located to the back of your thigh, comprises of three smaller muscles; They work together with other muscle groups including the quadriceps, glutes and calves allowing for movement of …
Neither the front nor the back squat could be considered a superior exercise over the other. Choosing would depend on objective and ability. The back squat will work more of the posterior chain whereas the front squat is better to target the quads and core muscles.
Foot supination happens when your bodyweight transfers onto the outer edges of your feet as you walk. When walking, the natural movement is to land on your heel, curve slightly into supination (foot rolling outwards) and then come into pronation (foot rolling inwards) before pushing off again with your big toe. Excessive supination of …
The knee joint is the largest joint in the body and needs to be able to sustain weight loads of up to 10 times your body weight. It’s what’s known as a synovial joint, which means it undertakes a lot of movement with a wide range of motion. Day to day, your knee joints …
Your ankles, together with your feet, are the very foundation of your body. Collectively, they allow you to perform activities such as walking, running, and balancing on one leg. They are designed to take significant impact forces but, if you have weak ankles this can result in several injuries such as sprains and …
Whether you love them or hate them, leg workouts are a core part of strength training. Building strong legs is essential for balance, speed, and agility, not to mention aesthetics. However, leg day training can be challenging, and having access to the right equipment can make a big difference when it comes to being able …
Within strength training circles, squatting is not a new thing. In fact, over time it’s grown in popularity due to its many benefits including weight loss, muscle building and improvements to mobility and joint health. When most people think of squats, they typically picture someone in the gym performing a standard barbell squat. Recommended Reading …
The calf muscle, also called the triceps surae, is made up of two distinct muscles; the gastrocnemius muscle and the soleus muscle. They are considered agonist muscles which means that they contract during certain exercises and are responsible for completing a movement such as the calf raise. Together they aid with plantar flexion. The word …
Barbell squats are one of the most effective exercises for many people and a sure-fire way of boosting strength and adding serious muscle mass. There are many squat variations, ranging from front squat, back squat through to the low-bar and high-bar squats. Each squat variation has unique benefits and drawbacks depending on your specific goals …
Squatting is one of the best exercises to improve your range of motion at the ankle and hip joints. Furthermore, when weight is involved it’s a great way of improving muscular strength and adding mass. At its core the squat is a natural human movement and when you consider evolutionary history, squatting was a common …