Greg Presto
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A 10-Minute Pickleball Warmup Routine to Reduce Injury and Improve Your Game
Get ready for your next match with this 10-minute pickleball warmup that can prevent injury and includes getting low, shoulder rotation, moving side to side and more. → Read More
Dominate Your Next Pickleball Match Thanks to These 5 Exercises
Improve your center of gravity, side-to-side movement, back pedaling and more with these 5 pickleball exercises you can do in a 15-minute, HIIT-style workout. → Read More
The Only 4 Moves You Need for Healthy Mobility, According to Trainers
Feel better, reduce your chance of injury, decrease pain and even improve mental health outcomes in the long run — all in just five minutes with the best mobility moves. → Read More
How to Target Your Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads or Calves on the Leg Press Machine
Foot placement on the leg press can change which muscles are targeted. Here's how to focus on working your glutes, hamstrings, squads and calves on the leg press. → Read More
Build Strong Quads at Home With These 10 Leg Press Alternatives
No leg press? No problem. These expert-backed leg press alternative moves bring the muscle-building benefits of the big sled home with minimal or no equipment. → Read More
6 Leg Press Mistakes Making Your Lower-Body Workouts Less Effective and How to Fix Them
The leg press is great for strengthening your entire lower body, but improper use can lead to injuries. Here are common leg press mistakes and how to fix them. → Read More
Chin-Ups vs. Pull-Ups: Which Is a Better Back Exercise?
Pull-ups and chin-ups work your lats, but there are some pros and cons to each exercise. Learn whether you should do pull-ups vs. chin-ups for a stronger back. → Read More
How to Do Face Pulls for a Stronger Back and Shoulders
Face pulls work the muscles in your shoulders and upper back. Try these face pull alternatives you can do at home with bands to improve strength and posture. → Read More
How to Breathe When Lifting Weights
Learning how to breathe when lifting weights can give you the extra push you need and protect your back from injury. Here's how to breathe when lifting weights. → Read More
What's Better: Full-Body Workouts or Splitting Up Muscle Groups?
Should you do full-body workouts or splits, separating by muscle group? Ask yourself how often and how intensely you want to train and how much experience you have. → Read More
This Wall Sit Variation Strengthens Your Hips and Pelvic Floor at the Same Time
A banded wall sit with hip abduction strengthens your pelvic floor, deep core muscles and glutes. Learn how to do a banded wall sit with hip abduction. → Read More
5 Reasons You’re Not Building Muscle That Have Nothing to Do With Your Workouts
If you're working out regularly and not building muscle, take a look at your lifestyle. Here are some reasons you're having trouble packing on lean mass. → Read More
The 5 Best Supplements for Muscle Growth, According to Strength Coaches
The best supplements for muscle growth include whey, casein and creatine. Read ingredients labels carefully to buy the best muscle-building supplement for you. → Read More
Smith Machine Squats Aren't as Bad as Some Say — Here's Why Beginners and Bodybuilders Alike Should Give Them a Try
The Smith machine squat is one of the most controversial exercises. But it's not all bad. Learn how the Smith machine squat can help you build lower-body strength. → Read More
The 10 Best Bodybuilding Books, According to Trainers and Strength Coaches
Want to maximize your strength-training results? This guide can help you find the best bodybuilding books to complement your goals and your training style. → Read More
The Arnold Press Is the Upper-Body Exercise You Need for Strong, Capped Shoulders
What to build strong shoulders? Try the Arnold press, a shoulder press variation popularized by Arnold Schwarzenegger for it's muscle-building abilities. → Read More
How to Do the Reverse Clamshell for Well-Rounded Glute Strength
The reverse clamshell exercise is a great mobility- and strength-building move that targets the important glute medius. Here's what to know and how to do it for the best benefits. → Read More
Standing Butt Kick Exercise: Benefits, Tips, Modifications and Variations
Doing butt kicks as part of a dynamic warm-up can make your sweat session better and more efficient and decrease your risk of injury. Here's how to do them. → Read More
90/90 Stretch: Hip Benefits, How to, Proper Form, Modifications
The 90/90 stretch is a simple body-weight move that targets tight hip flexors, abductors and adductors. The result: better hip mobility and less lower back pain. → Read More
How to Do the Windmill Exercise for Next-Level Core and Shoulder Strength
The windmill exercise is one of the best total-body exercises for your core, shoulders and glutes. Here's how to do the windmill exercise with a kb, db and more. → Read More