Lateral step-downs are gaining popularity among fitness professionals in the United States because they train the body in a way most workouts ignore. Unlike traditional squats or lunges that work ...

The aim of lateral exercises – or exercises that use muscles in a sideways fashion – is to strengthen lateral muscles, such as lateral glutes, lateral hip muscles, lateral core muscles etc. In turn, ...

Thankfully, strength training presents an opportunity to round out your movement patterns, which is why Samantha Rothberg, C.S.C.S., certified strength coach and triathlete, programmed this entire ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Shutterstock I’m no stranger to the basic step-up exercise; you know, the one performed facing a step or bench, which, ...

Most runners are aware of the fact – if only grudgingly – that strength training is a vital component of a well-rounded training plan. As running coach Britany Williams says, no matter your speed, ...

Maybe your knee twinges every time you sink into a squat. Or the joint feels off when you’re doing step-ups. Maybe you just can’t seem to lunge without experiencing some knee discomfort. Simply put, ...