Anatomy and Physiology of the Back Barbell Step Up Mid Height Step Ups are multi-joint unilateral exercises that strengthen the muscles of the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, calves and feet. They improve overall leg strength, increase joint (knee and hip) stability, and provide structural integrity to the muscles around the knee and hip joint. Mid height […]
Anatomy of the DB Split Squat Front Foot Elevated The Dumbbell Split Squat is an excellent exercise to improve the strength of the quadriceps, medial hamstrings, and adductors. The exercise also helps to re-establish normative flexibility of the hip flexors, specifically the iliopsoas and the rectus femoris. The hip flexor muscles become chronically shortened in […]
Anatomy and Physiology of the DB Petersen Step Up The DB Petersen Step Up is a core component exercise for re-training the muscles of the foot, ankle, and knee to be responsive to the ground. This ability is a key to developing the proper type of strength necessary to be able to run injury-free. The […]