270920 Flutters for your abs

Flutters are another way to exercise your abs and help with strengthening your lower back at the same time. So so with caution if you have lower back issues.

200920 Body weight calf raises

Exercising your calf muscles will contribute to an easier walk.

130920 Standing dumbbell hammer curl

130920 Standing dumbbell hammer curl Standing dumbbell hammer curls Begin by holding a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other and arms straight. Curl the weight up to your shoulder while keeping your elbow held securely by your side without movement forward, backward or outward. Lower back down under control for one repetition.

300820 The cat and camel

The car and camel exercise is an excellent one to loosen up the lower back. Many people do this the first thing in the morning. It helps set the tone for the rest of the day.

160820 Back extensions on a GluteHam developer

Back extensions on a GluteHam developer Since this is obviously a GIF, the speed of which is quite high but I could not slow it down but YOU MUST go slower. Brief exercise description Lay flat on the GluteHam developer as shown, on a flat bench, or the 45 degree incline bench, in a stretched … Continue reading 160820 Back extensions on a GluteHam developer →

090820 The cat and camel

https://videopress.com/v/4xf1a6kE?preloadContent=metadata The cat and camel lower back exercise This exercise is an excellent one to loosen up the lower back. These are not stretching exercises. They are fluid movements from one position to the other. Simply and smoothly, raise your back up as high as you can and then lower it back down as far … Continue reading 090820 The cat and camel →

160720 Daniel Pare Squat Rack Height settings

Here Daniel is explaining how to properly set up the rack height for doing a barbell squat. Daniel Pare, N.C.C.P., C.S.O., C.S.P.S., C.S.T.S. Strength and conditioning coach, Ontario Canada

010320 Stationary Forward lunge with Dumbbells

https://videopress.com/v/o8LkMDPb?autoPlay=true&controls=false&loop=true&preloadContent=metadata Stationary forward dumbbell lunges Hold a dumbbell in each hand, step out and lower straight down from the hips. As you drop down, look at where your knee is in relation to your foot. It should be over the foot and not tipped off to one side or the other. Don’t bend forward; just … Continue reading 010320 Stationary Forward lunge with Dumbbells →

290220 The curl up exercise

290220 The curl up https://videopress.com/v/JrCqEEuG?preloadContent=metadata Curl up exercise description Lay on the floor looking up at the ceiling.Place your hands under the small of your back - do not flatten your back to the floor because this places an unnecessary stress on the lower back.Bend one leg to about ninety degrees and leave the second … Continue reading 290220 The curl up exercise →

160220 Stiff Leg Dead Lift

Start by moving your buttocks backwards with a slight bend at the knees, stick your hips backward and put the barbell or dumbbell on the floor and then rise back up. Keep the lower legs perpendicular to the floor. Once here, pull the barbell/dumbbells straight up with a closed grip just outside of each knee to a standing position.