Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Shutterstock I’m no stranger to the basic step-up exercise; you know, the one performed facing a step or bench, which, ...

The aim of lateral exercises – or exercises that use muscles in a sideways fashion – is to strengthen lateral muscles, such as lateral glutes, lateral hip muscles, lateral core muscles etc. In turn, ...

When Hannah Montana sang, “put your arms to the sky, move side to side,” in Hoedown Throwdown, I like to think she was talking about side lunges. Chances are, you’ve done a few lunges in your ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

What Is a Lateral Raise? A lateral raise is an exercise that involves pulling a weight vertically up. You can use a dumbbell, looped resistance band, kettlebells, or a cable machine. Lateral raises ...

Lateral raises are great exercises to build up your shoulder muscles! They involve a simple movement typically done with weights. As with any exercise, of course, you must take care to learn proper ...