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Stronger Glutes Home Exercise

January 19, 2023

Stronger Glutes Home Exercise strengthens your backside. You can do it at home or outdoors with, or without equipment. Strong glutes help prevent back and knee pain.

INSTRUCTIONS – With Equipment

  • Anchor elastic tube around an immovable, stationary object.
  • Loop opposite end around right foot.
  • Stand on left foot with both hands on hips.
  • Slowly bend right knee and raise leg as shown in the video.
  • Slowly release right foot to floor.
  • Repeat exercise for desired number of repetitions on right.
  • Switch sides and repeat exercise for desired number of repetitions.

MODIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS – Without equipment

  • Stand in front of a wall.
  • Support yourself by placing both hands on wall at shoulder height.
  • Stand on left foot.
  • Bend right knee and slowly raise leg as shown in the video.
  • Slowly release right foot to floor.
  • Repeat exercise for desired number of repetitions on right.
  • Switch sides and repeat exercise for desired number of repetitions.

How To Do A Floor Prone Cobra

May 3, 2022
The Floor Prone Cobra Is A Bodyweight Exercise That Strengthens The Upper Back and Shoulders

Suitable For Home Workouts – Takes Up Little Space – All You Need Is A Mat

INSTRUCTIONS
  • Lie face down on the floor with the arms down at the sides in an “A” position.
  • Your body is in a straight line with toes pointing straight.
  • Maintain a long neck and look down, glutes flexed, and belly is drawn in.
  • Slowly lift your upper body off the mat into a straight line. Keep elbows straight.
  • Pull shoulder blades back and down. Reach thumbs toward the ceiling.
  • Release slowly and return to starting position.
  • Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
COMMON ERRORS
  1. Looking up at the ceiling.
  2. Lifting shoulders up toward ears.
  3. Lifting legs.
  4. Rounding shoulders forward.
  5. Drooping head downward.
  6. Attempting to lift higher causing excessive back arching.
MODIFICATIONS
  1. For additional support, place your hands on either side of your shoulders. Your hands remain in this position for the entire exercise.
  2. Lift your torso off the mat according to your strength. A small lift is better than attempting to lift too high, and overarching your back as a result.
EQUIPMENT

Work on a well-cushioned, supportive mat during exercise.

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

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Virtual Fitness: How To Do A Kettlebell Goblet Squat

April 7, 2022
THE KETTLEBELL GOBLET SQUAT STRENGTHENS QUADRICEPS, GROIN, GLUTES
INSTRUCTIONS: This exercise is a deep squat in which you’ll bend your knees, and move downward as far as possible. Exercise Dont’s: rounding your back, looking up, or arching your neck.
The Goblet Squat is suitable for home, outdoor or gym workouts.
MODIFICATION: Practise without weight, or hold a very light dumbbell around 2-3 pounds, instead of a kettlebell. Kettlebells start at 5 lbs. If the exercise is too difficult, squat halfway down or less. Before attempting The Goblet Squat, gain experience with the Basic Squat Technique.

BASIC SQUAT TECHNIQUE

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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 Buddy Squat

February 6, 2022
The Basic Buddy Squat is a no-equipmet, strength training exercise you can do just about anywhere.
Exercising At Home With A Buddy Provides Motivation And Fun
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INSTRUCTIONS: This is a basic squat with a partner. The move is the same as if you are about to sit down on a chair, but only go down half way. For more about squatting click this >link<and this >link<.
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TARGET MUSCLES: Front and back of thighs (quadriceps, hamstrings), calves, backside (gluteus maximus).

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 Standing Dumbbell Lateral Raise

October 11, 2021

Standing Dumbbell Lateral Raise

The Dumbbell Lateral Raise strengthens the muscles of the mid shoulder (mid-deltoid).

Instructions: Slowly lift arms until dumbbells are shoulder height. Slowly release down to your sides. Keep your feet about hip width for stability. Avoid lifting your shoulders. Perform 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions. Do fewer sets and reps if you’re unable to do 3 of 8-10.
Modifications: 1) Use lighter weights. 2) Use wrist weights instead of dumbbells.
Caution: If you experience discomfort during the exercise, you may be using too much weight, or the position of this exercise may not be suitable for you. Reduce the weight if you notice your shoulders lifting, your head poking forward, or you’re experiencing body swing.
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