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Functional fitness exercises might be 'going back to basics' - but they are all you need to boost strength, muscle, and stability

If you've been working out for a few years, you may want to make workouts more complicated to see results. Functional fitness ...

4 Ways to Modify the Dreaded Bulgarian Split Squat, According to a Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Along with burpees, push-ups, and deadlifts, Bulgarian split squats are among the exercises that, honestly, lots of gym-goers hate. A big reason for that is the howl-inducing burn they deliver to the ...
Men's Journal

Trainer: Why Men Over 40 Should Be Doing Box Squats for Long-Term Strength

If you’re in your 40s or beyond and want to build strength that lasts without wrecking your joints, box squats are one of your smartest moves. Pausing on the box removes the “bounce” at the bottom of ...

Back squat strength benchmarks for men in their 40s – and how to boost your numbers

These 1RM and 5RM standards reveal what counts as beginner, intermediate and elite ...