What Determines Proper Squat Technique?
The question of how deep you should go in the squat is constantly debated. For example, many athletes are interested in the depth of the
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Do You Need Tight Abs in Jumping?
In a recent article describing how to do the jump squat it was stated that you should keep your shoulders down and abs tight as
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Is There a Best Way to Train Your Abs?
According to several articles, the sit-up is considered obsolete because it engages the hip flexors. Because of this, crunches are recommended and sit-ups are considered
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Is Pulling Your Leg Behind You Effective for Strengthening the Glutes?
An exercise typically recommended for runners and other athletes was described as follows in a popular magazine. Lie on your side and bend the lower leg but
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What’s First in Fatigue?
If your sports skill is well learned, your execution is automatic. But, it can be “de-automatized” with fatigue. To prevent this from happening you should
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Is It Functional?
Exercises are often described as being functional. By this, the authors imply that the exercise is specific to a particular sport. The only criteria used
January 2, 2013
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