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How To Do An Elastic Tube Squat To Row

May 12, 2022

Squat To Row Exercise Strengthens Thighs, Legs, and Arms

Equipment: Elastic Tubing

INSTRUCTIONS: Take hold of the handles. Stand with feet hip width. Stand tall. Bend knees and move downward into a squat. Stand up and pull the handles toward you, and then release. Maintain neutral shoulders. Complete each move slowly with good technique. The depth of the squat depends on your strength. The lower the angle, the harder it is. Continue the exercise for desired repetitions.

COMMON ERRORS: Shrugging shoulders. Moving too fast. Using too much resistance. Leaning forward.

MODIFICATION: Choose a higher angle for your squat.

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EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

Virtual Fitness: How To Do A Kettlebell Renegade Row

May 12, 2022
The Kettlebell Renegade Row Is A Stabilization Exercise That Strengthens The Core, Back and Shoulders
INSTRUCTIONS: Place the kettlebells on your mat about shoulder width apart. Get onto hands and knees. Grab the weights firmly in each hand. Keeping shoulders neutral, slowly move upward into a down plank position with feet hip width. If you require more stability, place feet wider than hip width. Slowly lift the weight using your right arm. The top of the move aligns the right elbow with right shoulder. Slowly lower the weight and repeat with your left arm. Keep hips level and positioned toward the mat. Use an appropriate weight so that you can move slowly with good technique and stay in control of the exercise.
COMMON ERRORS: Shrugging shoulder toward ear. Sagging tailbone toward the mat. Swiveling hips. Rocking back and forth. Moving too fast and losing control of the weight. Using too much weight.

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EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

Virtual Fitness: How To Do A Decline Push-Up

April 30, 2022
Strengthen Chest, Shoulders, Anterior Deltoids, Triceps

The Decline Push-Up Is A Bodyweight Strengthening Exercise Using A Bench

INSTRUCTIONS: Create the decline position by placing both feet on a bench, hip or shoulder width apart.
  • Get into a plank position with your body in a straight line from head to heel.
  • Elevate your feet on a bench hip to shoulder width apart.
  • Begin with elbows straight but not locked. Hands are slightly wider than shoulders.
  • Brace the core and tighten the glutes.
  • Slowly lower the chest and descend toward the floor until your head is approximately one inch off the floor.
  • Slowly return to the start position. Repeat the exercise.
TECHNIQUE: Maintain neutral shoulders by keeping them from lifting. Avoid rounding your back. Hips don’t sag or lift up. Neck remains long. Do not look up.
MODIFICATION: 1) If the exercise is too difficult, use a lower bench. 2) Perform the exercise without the bench. 3) Perform a modified push-up >link<.

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EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

Virtual Fitness: The Four Best Types of Leg Exercises

April 19, 2022
Fitness Expert Nick Tumminello Demonstrates Leg Exercises For Complete Strength and Injury Prevention

Nick Tumminello is the author of Strength Zone Training

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EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

Virtual Fitness: How To Do A Squat-to-Plank Push-Up Jump

April 19, 2022

Squat-To-Plank Push-Up Jump Is A Good Way To Warm Up

Strengthens arms, core, abs, heart
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Squat down. 2. Jump back into a plank. 3. Perform one standard push-up. 4. Bend knees toward chest and jump forward into a squat. 5. Jump upward with arms in the air. 6. Return to squat and repeat exercise.
MODIFICATIONS: Perform the exercise in this sequence: 1. Squat 2. Jump back to Plank 3. Jump forward to Squat. 4. Repeat exercise. The modification eliminates the push-up and the jump up.
CORRECT FORM: Avoid sagging in the Plank position. Maintain level, strong shoulders without lifting them up toward your ears. Keep neck and back straight and avoid looking up. If you can’t do the exercise in correct form, switch to the modification.

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EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider