Push-Up Form Guide: The Truth About Chest-to-Ground Contact

An Athletic Man Performing Push Ups

If you’re performing basic push ups for fitness purposes then your chest should touch the ground. In fact, your chest should be the ONLY part of your body to touch the ground (hands and toes excluded of course). The “Standard” Fitness Push Up For an exercise that is so simplistic in nature there’s actually a … Read more

Mastering Stability: Tips to Prevent Swinging During Hanging Leg Raises

An Athletic Man Performing Hanging Leg Raises

The main reason for swinging during hanging leg raises is due to the use of momentum. Avoid swinging your legs up and then allowing them to drop back down. The legs should be both raised and lowered in a slow and controlled manner, which is best achieved through contracting your core and engaging your entire … Read more

Why Does My Collarbone Pop When I Do Push Ups? (3 Factors to Consider)

Why Does My Collarbone Pop When I Do Push Ups

Who else wants to know, “Why Does My Collarbone Pop When I Do Push Ups?” You hear a popping or clicking sound, although this typically doesn’t cause you any pain or discomfort. However, it obviously doesn’t feel normal to hear your collarbone popping, does it? Even though it’s not causing you any issues at the … Read more

Why Does My Upper Back Hurt After Push Ups? (4 Things to Know)

Why Does My Upper Back Hurt After Push Ups

The main reason that your upper back hurts after push ups is because of poor posture. This is typically caused if you spend many hours a day with the shoulders rounded or rolled forward, e.g. hunched over a computer. This can eventually lead to an issue with the pec minor muscle. Plus, it can also … Read more

Can’t Find Your Perfect Balance? Tips for Mastering Lunges!

A Fit & Athletic Couple Performing Dumbbell Lunges

The most common reason you can’t balance when doing lunges is because you haven’t engaged your core. You provide the body (as a whole) additional stability by doing this. An inability to balance during lunges could also point to a muscle weakness, most specifically the gluteus medius, or the transverse abdominals, or even both. Ensure … Read more

Why Do My Shoulders Feel Sore After Jump Rope? (5 Things to Consider)

Why Do My Shoulders Feel Sore After Jump Rope

It’s a question I see and hear a lot, “Why Do My Shoulders Feel Sore After Jump Rope?” Jumping rope is without doubt one of the best cardiovascular exercises you can possibly do. Don’t believe me? Try jumping rope for as long as most people typically do steady-state cardio. There’s no contest. However, I know … Read more

Is it Better to do Push Ups Fast or Slow? The Debate Rages On

Push Ups Fast or Slow

The correct technique for a push up is to lower yourself in a slow and controlled manner and then explode up. However, slow push ups are better for building muscle and strength. Whereas, fast push ups will build explosive power and cardiovascular fitness. The “Correct” Way to do a Push Up As I say, there … Read more

Why Are My Abs Sore After Jumping Rope? (Here’s 5 Reasons Why)

Why Are My Abs Sore After Jumping Rope

It seems weird to even talk about your abs being sore after jumping rope, doesn’t it? There you are performing a great cardio and conditioning exercise. An exercise that also requires skill, balance, and coordination. You’d expect your heart rate to increase. You’d expect to be breathing hard and you’ll definitely work up a sweat. … Read more

Lunge Lowdown: Should Your Knee Touch the Ground?

A Woman Performing Lunges With Her Shadow Showing Against a Wall

No, there is no need for the back knee to touch the ground during lunges. For most people, leaving the back knee 1-3 inches off the ground would be ideal. This allows for an adequate range of motion, as well maintaining sufficient muscle tension throughout the movement. You Can Still Achieve Full Range of Motion … Read more