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fitness3 years ago•4 min saved

"Maximize Your Workout with the Gorilla Row Exercise"

Gorilla rows are a popular upper body exercise on TikTok that targets the back, shoulders, and arms while also engaging the core. This unilateral exercise can help prevent muscle imbalances and improve posture. To perform the move, place two kettlebells or dumbbells on the floor, stand with feet to the outsides of the weights, hinge at the hips, and row one weight upward while pressing the opposite hand into the weight on the floor. Keep the back straight and shoulders neutral.

via Bustle|

#core-strength #fitness #good-posture

health-and-fitness3 years ago•4 min saved

7 Habits That Are Destroying Your Body: Strength Training and Eating.

Strength training is important for staying healthy as you age, but poor habits can lead to injury. Avoid these seven habits: skipping warm-ups, neglecting muscle imbalances, ignoring flexibility, lifting too heavy, using improper form, not taking rest days, and doing the same workout routine for too long. Instead, warm up properly, stretch, use lighter weights with proper form, address muscle imbalances, take rest days, and switch up your workout routine every six to eight weeks.

via Eat This, Not That|

#exercise #health-and-fitness #injury-prevention