The hip march exercise is a dynamic and effective movement designed to engage and strengthen the muscles around the hip, pelvis and trunk. This beginner core exercise incorporates diaphragmatic breathing and sets the foundation for more challenging core exercises. You can find all the progressions for the popular dead bug exercise here Interested in more…
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In this video, learn how to perform the kickstand deadlift, a highly effective exercise for improving single-leg strength, balance, and posterior chain activation. This movement targets the glutes, hamstrings, and core while enhancing stability and hip mobility. The kickstand position provides support, making it a great progression toward single-leg deadlifts. Ideal for athletes, lifters, and…
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In this video, learn how to perform the hip flexor isometric hold, a powerful exercise for building hip strength, stability, and endurance. By maintaining a static position, this movement enhances muscle activation, improves posture, and increases lower-body control. It’s great for athletes, runners, and anyone looking to strengthen their hip flexors, prevent tightness, and boost…
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In this video, learn how to perform the psoas march, a highly effective exercise for strengthening the hip flexors, improving core stability, and enhancing lower-body control. This movement targets the deep core muscles, promoting better posture, balance, and overall movement efficiency. The psoas march is great for athletes, runners, and anyone looking to prevent hip…
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In this video, learn how to perform the lateral abdominal chain stretch, a different variation of child’s pose, an effective exercise to release tension in the obliques, lats, and hip flexors. This stretch helps enhance spinal mobility, improve posture, and promote better movement mechanics. Targeting the core’s lateral muscles can also reduce stiffness, enhance breathing…
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In this video, Certified Athletic Therapist Sarah Black from The Athlete Centre takes you through a DNS Core Flow. DNS (Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization) uses developmental kinesiology to inform optimal postural stabilization, movement, and gait to decrease pain and improve performance.
In this video, learn how to perform the Bird Dog exercise, a simple yet effective move that targets your core, improves balance, and enhances stability. Michelle Meckling offers progressions to challenge all skill levels. By extending one arm and the opposite leg simultaneously, you engage your lower back, abdominals, and glutes, promoting better posture and…
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In this video, learn how to practice Intra-Abdominal Pressure (IAP) breathing, a vital technique for enhancing core stability and protecting your spine during movement and heavy lifting. By properly engaging your diaphragm and bracing your core, IAP breathing helps improve posture, reduce the risk of injury, and boost lifting performance. This method also supports better…
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In this video, learn how to practice diaphragmatic breathing, a simple yet powerful technique that promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and improves overall respiratory function. By focusing on deep belly breaths instead of shallow chest breathing, you can enhance oxygen flow, lower blood pressure, and activate your body’s natural relaxation response. Diaphragmatic breathing also supports better…
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