Caroline Juster
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The Beginner's Guide on How to Do a Pull-Up With Perfect Form for a Strong Upper Body
Learn how to do a pull-up with our comprehensive guide. Follow step-by-step instructions, form tips and variations to build upper-body and core strength. → Read More
Strengthen Your Hip Flexors With These 5 Moves
Are your hip flexors tight or weak? Here's what these important muscles are, how to test yours and our favorite exercises to strengthen hip flexors. → Read More
The Monster Walk Exercise Targets Your Entire Lower Body With Just a Mini Band
Monster walks strengthen important stabilizing muscles in your glutes and hips. Run easier, improve balance and get stronger with monster walks in your workouts. → Read More
6 Tips for LGBTQIA+ Folks to Find a Gym That Feels Safe and Accepting
LGBTQIA+ folks can face unique challenges at the start of their fitness journeys. We talk to experts who share their tips for navigating the gym safely. → Read More
The Copenhagen Plank Is the One Move You Need for Stronger Abs and Thighs
The Copenhagen plank is a side plank variation that strengthens your core and inner thighs. Here's how to do it to build strength and reduce injury risk. → Read More
How to Do a Sphinx Push-Up to Challenge Your Triceps and Core
Take your upper-body strength to the next level with sphinx push-ups. This exercise works your chest, triceps and shoulders. Learn how to do it with good form. → Read More
How to Do Leg Extensions for Stronger, More Defined Quads
Strengthen and isolate your quad muscles with leg extensions. Learn proper form, variations, benefits and tips for making the most of your leg extension workout. → Read More
How to Make a Workout Plan That Works for You
Focusing on the right variables when writing a workout program can set you up for success. Here's a simple process on how to make a workout plan from scratch. → Read More
Here's Exactly How to Know What Exercises You Should Do in Your Workouts
It can be confusing to figure out what exercises you should do. We share six simple principles to select the best exercises for your body, goals and experience. → Read More
How to Do a Romanian Deadlift for Stronger Glutes and Hamstrings
The Romanian deadlift is one of the biggest bang-for-your-buck exercises you can do. We explain how to best use Romanian deadlifts in your own training. → Read More
The 10 Best Exercises to Help You Nail a Pull-Up, According to a Trainer
If you want to get your first pull-up, you need to build a strong upper body. We share 10 upper-body exercises to help you finally nail this exercise. → Read More
The 8 Worst Yoga Poses for Beginners, According to Instructors
There are a ton of yoga poses out there, but not all of them may be right for your body. Here are the worst yoga poses for beginners and how to modify them. → Read More
Build Stronger Legs With the Perfect Lunge — Here's How
Lunges are one of the most effective exercises for building lean and strong legs. Learn how to do lunges with good form and variations to make continued gains. → Read More
The 12 Best Barbell Overhead Press Alternatives That Work the Same Muscles
The barbell overhead press is a challenging exercise for many people. We share our favorite overhead press alternative exercises to help you build strength. → Read More
Can a Dead Hang Really Stretch Your Spine? Here’s What an Expert Has to Say
The dead hang exercise provides a great stretch for your upper-body muscles. But does it actually stretch your spine? We speak to an expert to find out. → Read More
The 17 Best Exercises to Do Instead of Push-Ups
Not everyone is able to perform push-ups. Instead, try some of the best push-up alternatives to work the same muscles, like dumbbell bench press and dead bug. → Read More
How to Do the Jefferson Curl to Strengthen Your Back and Stretch Your Hamstrings
The Jefferson curl mobilizes the spine, strengthens the muscles of the lower back and core and stretches the hamstrings. Here's how to do it and its benefits. → Read More
The Best and Worst Machines to Use at the Gym, According to Trainers
Exercise machines can serve a role in a strength-training program, but some are more beneficial than others. Here are the best and worst, according to trainers. → Read More
The Pretzel Stretch Eases Tension in Your Glutes and Back
The pretzel stretch promotes healthy spine rotation, stretches your glutes and is a great cooldown after a workout. Image Credit: Maridav/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Struggling with tight muscles from lots of sitting or hard training? The pretzel stretch helps relieve tension in your glutes, core and back. It also helps maintain your ability to rotate through the upper back. * What is… → Read More
How Certain Exercises Can Ease Joint Pain for People With Obesity and 4 Strength-Training Tips to Try
Many people with obesity worry about the long-term health of their joints. But resistance-training exercises to strengthen your lower body and core may help. → Read More