FAQs: Working Out Your Legs

FAQs: Working Out Your Legs

1. I want to use a skipping rope for cardio. Can I do it without killing my knees? Remember you aren’t Rocky Balboa. Doing his one-foot hop is like having Apollo Creed and Drago pound your kneecaps. The keys to pain-free jumping: (1) Stand Tall, (2) land on both feet,...
Build the Body of an Athlete

Build the Body of an Athlete

TEST 1: Ankle Mobility “If your ankles can’t flex adequately when you squat, deadlift, or lunge, you’re going to compensate by leaning forward,” says physical therapist Mike Reinold. That puts you in an unstable position that not only saps your strength and power, but...

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