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Tired of always doing squats to work your quads? Try the reverse Nordic curl. For more exercises that use just your body...
09/09/2025

Tired of always doing squats to work your quads? Try the reverse Nordic curl. For more exercises that use just your bodyweight, check out Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy.

09/09/2025

- The barbell bent row is a classic back builder but how you position your body can determine whether it trains your entire back or just your upper traps.

Stay low. A deep hip hinge allows you to train the lats, rhomboids, and mid-back through a larger range of motion. If you rise too far upright, you shift the load higher and limit scapular movement.

Keep the chest lifted and back flat to avoid power loss and to stretch the mid-back muscles fully at the bottom of each rep. Think about letting the shoulder blades protract under control, then retract hard as you row the bar toward your lower abs. Also skip the swing: this isn’t a hip extension exercise. Focus on smooth, deliberate movement and full range of motion. Your back will thank you.

Learn more technique strategies in Bodybuilding Anatomy.

The new list of ten titles under $10 is now available -- which one(s) will you get?!
09/08/2025

The new list of ten titles under $10 is now available -- which one(s) will you get?!

Preparing to sit for the BOC (Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer) exam? We have 26 titles included on the 2...
09/08/2025

Preparing to sit for the BOC (Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer) exam? We have 26 titles included on the 2025-2026 BOC Exam References list to help you study!

09/08/2025

⚡️Upper Body Power: MB Half Kneel Around the World Slam

In this exercise, you’ll be able to develop the ability to maintain a stable trunk and hip position while also performing an upper body rotational power movement. This will translate to a variety of athletic movements and skills in sports.

Performance Keys:
🔑Place your right knee down on a pad on the floor and leave your left knee up.
🔑Be sure to keep your left foot flat on the floor and the toes of your right foot in contact with the floor.
🔑Lastly, keep a stable core and hip position during the upper body movement.
🔑Now, while holding a medicine ball with both hands, perform the circular motion (“around the world”) as you eventually slam the ball down on the floor toward the outside of your left knee.

Tips for Success:
✅Start out with a light medicine ball in the ballpark of 4-6 pounds. You can increase the medicine ball weight over time as long as it does not slow down the speed of your movement. Remember: your goal is to be powerful here! ✅This entire sequencing and coordination represent a hallmark trait of some of the best athletes in the world! What’s more is that sports require you to be powerful rotationally, which is why this type of exercise is crucial for success in the athletic development department.
✅As a bonus, the half kneeling position will help you improve lower body stability in your hips, knees, and ankles.

📚Find this exercise alongside 131 other exercises, 4 comprehensive training programs (48 total weeks of programming) and 66 warm-up drills in Train Like a Pro: Programming to Develop Your Inner Athlete.

Grab your copy of Train Like a Pro to learn more.

09/08/2025

The concept of consent is an important part of communication whether practicing yoga or any other type of fitness instruction. Kiara Armstrong expresses that importance in this clip from her interview with Human Kinetics, and why it should be considered by all fitness instructors. Watch the full interview on the Human Kinetics YouTube channel, and learn more in her book, Hands-On Yoga Assists. https://ecs.page.link/bo9VN

As we age, changes in our posture can quietly shift how we perceive upright posture. Many older adults begin to lean, ti...
09/08/2025

As we age, changes in our posture can quietly shift how we perceive upright posture.

Many older adults begin to lean, tilt, or adapt abnormal standing positions without even realizing it and what feels “straight” may no longer be accurate.

FallProof! A Comprehensive Balance and Mobility Training Program, Third Edition helps fitness professionals and caregivers identify these maladaptive postures and retrain stability with proven, research-based strategies.

Because improving balance isn’t just about preventing falls, it’s about restoring confidence in every step.

Now available on the Human Kinetics website.

09/05/2025

Think rowing is just an arm workout? Think again

Rowing is 60% legs, 30% core, 10% arms, a true full-body exercise. Your legs drive the power, your core transfers the force, and your arms finish the stroke. That’s why rowing builds strength, burns more calories, and challenges multiple muscle groups all at once.

Your training deserves more than myths, discover the science backed approach inside Indoor rowing.

NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Training for Performance and Longevity: Balance and Stability, with Aaron Patterson and Frank Eyeso...
09/05/2025

NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Training for Performance and Longevity: Balance and Stability, with Aaron Patterson and Frank Eyeson

Strength, power, and maybe even hypertrophy. We train them all, and each for our own valid reasons. But what about balance and stability? Those two components are often taken for granted but they are vital in both sport and activities of daily living. In this episode, certified trainers Aaron Patterson and Frank Eyeson discuss what it means to train for balance and stability, and why it is important.

The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, PodBean, and the Human Kinetics website. https://ecs.page.link/6zBCy

09/05/2025

When Mike Boyle enrolled in college, he said strength and conditioning as a career wasn’t something he had considered. But as he began meeting people who became friends and mentors, he realized this was the path he wanted to take. Listen to the full interview on the Human Kinetics YouTube channel, and learn more in his book, Strength and Conditioning Coaching. https://ecs.page.link/FCYn6

09/05/2025

How many steps are you aiming for each day—and what’s your favorite way to get them in? 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ Whether it’s morning walks, lunch break strolls, or evening hikes, share what works for you!

Tired of the basic deadlift? Try the sumo deficit deadlift, which is great for working the hamstrings, glutes and quads....
09/04/2025

Tired of the basic deadlift? Try the sumo deficit deadlift, which is great for working the hamstrings, glutes and quads. Learn more exercises, in Bodybuilding Anatomy.

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