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Lumbar spine anatomy and function

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways The lumbar spine includes five vertebrae that help with mobility ...
Hip abduction is essential for building strong, stable glute muscles to support balance, improve movement efficiency, and help prevent lower-body injuries.
Many of us want to get buff for aesthetic reasons, but building muscle helps health and longevity. It's a myth that you need to spend hours in the gym to build muscle. Exercises such as squats, ...
One of the major killers of muscle gains is overworking a particular muscle group and not allowing it enough time to effectively recover. The best push-pull-leg and upper/lower body workout splits aim ...
When it comes to building lower-body strength, there’s a lot more to it than just squats and lunges. Resistance, consistency, progressive overload and a solid training plan make all the difference ...
Workout 1 of the WH Glute Gains Challenge is designed to open up your hip flexors to ensure full range of motion (ROM) when you do nonnegotiable butt exercises like squats. Get ready for the deepest ...
If you have tight hips and gluteal muscles, try this alternative take on the popular pigeon stretch to build lower body flexibility. Whether you sit for prolonged periods at a desk or are just not a ...